Honeymoon Day 3

On the third day of our honeymoon, my husband and I took a short walk (and by short, I mean across the street) from our hotel to visit the Honolulu Zoo. There was a clever little sign at the entrance that said "This is the best zoo to be found for 2300 miles in any direction."

Playful elephants

Giraffe, rhino, and zebra exhibit

Pretty path

Chimpanzees

I cannot remember the name of this tree, but when the bark is stripped, you're left with a beautiful rainbow colored wood. I thought it was fake at first!

I thought this sign was lovely.

On the evening of our third day, my husband and I visited the leeward coast of the island to attend a luau. Upon arrival, we were greeted with Mai Tais and shell leis. Before the dinner, there were many events to take part in: flower lei making, Polynesian tattoos, spear throwing, kayaking, and photo ops with unruly parrots. Dinner was a delicious buffet that included Mahi-mahi (a popular fish on the island), pulled pork (cooked right there under the sand for several hours), poi (an island favorite - not a visitor favorite), coconut squares for dessert, and fresh pineapple juice to drink. During dinner, Hawaiian and Polynesian singers and dancers began performing for the crowd. It was a wonderful show and a very enchanting evening.

These parrots broke our shell leis right before this photo was taken. Apparently they like to chew on the shells for the minerals and to sharpen their beaks.

Men pulling the pig out the imu (cooking pit)

Hawaiian and Polynesian singers and dancers

Fire performer