On Monday morning, we went to Pearl Harbor and later that day we went parasailing. They took us up 300 ft. above the ocean water where it was so peaceful and calm. Then on the way down, they dipped us in the water and brought us back up. Tiffany definitely felt like her life was over but towards the end she enjoyed it!
Tuesday, we went to the Temple and did a session. The Hawaii temple is beautiful but very small which was surprising. Afterwards, we were able to spend the rest of the day and the evening at the Polynesian Cultural Center. Now that is an experience everyone should have if they go to Hawaii! It was so cool to learn and see all the different cultures. The night show was very entertaining, I would say the fire dancing is the best part but I am a boy and I like that kind of stuff. :)
Then we flew to Kauai, which is an absolutely beautiful island. They call it the garden island and it is gorgeous! We went on a mud bogging tour. It was a 3-hour tour on dirt roads in go-cart type vehicles and we got pretty muddy.
We did a kayaking tour, which consisted of quite a bit. First, we kayaked up the river about 2 miles (it was a very calm river, not hard at all). We got out, hiked about a mile to a 120 ft. waterfall, ate lunch, had fresh cut pineapple, and then played in the water by the waterfall. Then we hiked and kayaked back. It was one of our favorite things!
We later rented snorkeling gear, went to the beach and just enjoyed it for a couple of hours. It is incredible all the fish they have in the ocean. Then we finished the weekend with a gorgeous dinner at a beach side restaurant. I ordered Duck, which is actually pretty good and Tiffany ordered the best tasting pork I have ever had. It was expensive but definitely worth it.Sunday, we went to church again and what do you know, Elder D. Todd Christofferson happened to be there on vacation with his wife too. Like usual, him and his wife spoke and we loved every minute of it. Its not very often you go on vacation and get to hear one of the apostle speak. :)
That night we flew back home. The whole week was incredible and Hawaii is one of the most naturally beautiful places I have ever seen. It was a great Honeymoon!
