Aloha Tuesday, March 4/14
Just after 3AM – We awoke to voices of a woman and man talking to each other saying that they were in the room and we didn’t even know it. We both bolted upright! Holy crap….turns out Todd didn’t log out of the radio station on the computer when we went to bed, just closed the lid, so when the computer “woke up”, the radio began to play…..
For the morning we wandered over to the Hilton Village while our condo was being cleaned. We checked out some of the numerous stores and wildlife on the property. (We think the one Penguin was feeling a little left out of the fun….).
While taking pics of the parrots, my celebrity status was once again resurrected – a Japanese woman asked Todd to take a picture of her and the parrot, then a picture of her with me…..
Dinner was at Moose McGillycuddy’s… It was Tacolicious Tuesday. I tried the chicken and kalua pig tacos (at $2.95 each). Pork was delicious….
Todd had shrimp, sirloin, and calamari tacos (at $3.95 each). He was partial to the calamari. Did I mention the great deal on draft beer? – $3 each – great price!
Wednesday, March 5/14
Each time we have passed the Santouka Ramen Restaurant in the plaza by Don Quijote’s supermarket, it has been lined up out the door. Today, we decided to venture there closer to 2PM once the noon rush had subsided. Great idea – no crowd and yummy food.
The menu is limited to mostly various ramen dishes. I ordered the Miso Ramen and thoroughly enjoyed the flavours.
Todd ordered the Saimini Ramen, a spicier bowl (Yep, for those paying attention – includes Spam, the Hawaiian favourite….). Both bowls contained all fresh ingredients including delicious freshly made ramen noodles.
Then…. Chief’s Luau = FUN! Chief’s Luau has only been around for one year, but in that time, it has been featured on Amazing Race and its popularity continues to grow.
It is held at Sea Life Park on the edge of the ocean looking out to Rabbit Island.
Upon entry we toured the shark tank and turtle pond.
Prior to the show beginning, guests could practice spear throwing, weaving, fire-making, or the hula.
The show opened with the unveiling of the pig, cooked umu style – pig placed on hot rocks and covered with leaves for cooking.
The Pig cooked for supper !
Dinner included purple sweet potato (interesting colour), poi (bland, but that’s normal), taro flour bun (good purple carbo), mixed veggies (including zucchini, onions, and carrots), white fish (okay, I did try it…didn’t finish it), chicken on a skewer (ate that), and of course, the pork (had seconds…so good).
We were introduced to various cultures/dances from Tahiti, Samoa, New Zealand, and Hawaii.
Throughout the show audience participation was encouraged.
The culmination included numerous performances using fire-sticks.
Lots of Dances were performed !
The show was fantastic! Decent food, humour, audience interaction, and showmanship made for a great luau….
Another Great Day !