Even though Hawaii is so close to California, I have never been before and I have always felt that it is one of those places that I should have already been to. So, I was really excited to get to go there and experience what everyone has been talking about all this time. I got the pleasure to be accompanied by Aureana Tseu, the current Miss Hawaii. She was very sweet and a lot of fun. She taught me about her culture, introduced me to her friends and showed me all around Oahu and Kona. We went on a lot of fun adventures from aerial tours to underwater excursions. Here were some of my favorites…
One thing I had always wanted to try was hula dancing!! Aureana just happens to be a professional hula dancer and she gave me a crash course on the beach. It was a lot of fun and I think I caught on pretty well. With a few more lessons, I might actually be able to perform with her…or maybe not LOL. Hula dancing really is a lot of work. When done properly for at least 20-30 minutes, it can be an excellent work out!! I love finding unique ways to stay in shape or to sneak my workout in for the day!!
A really cool thing that Aureana suggested for me to do (but wasn’t able to join me for) was BOB’s Hawaii Adventure. I had little idea what I was getting into when I walked in and saw underwater scooters!!!! I was a little nervous at first and I had a lot of questions: What happens if this tips over? How far down are we going to go? And, most importantly, how is it possible that my hair isn’t going to get wet?
BOB’s Hawaii adventure – BOB means Breathing Observation Bubble. It is literally a scooter that you ride underwater. Just like in a bond film! And your hair doesn’t get wet! The air pressure in the bubble keeps the water out and allows you to breathe normally while 20 feet underwater. You can feed the fish and watch the sea turtles swim around. It was a very cool experience and really did make me feel like I was ready for a Bond film.
When I first saw the shark encounter as one of the possible options as an activity in Hawaii I was very nervous. I’m terrified of sharks!!!! One of the first questions I ask in nearly every location is, “Are there sharks here?” So, to actually willingly put myself in a shark cage surrounded by sharks made me very uncomfortable!!! Oddly, once I actually go out there and in the cage I was very comfortable. We went 3 miles off the coast of Oahu. The water was 500 feet deep and there were about 20-30 Galapagos sharks swimming all around. Some of them were up to 15 feet long!!! They were very curious and up close absolutely amazing and fascinating to look at. This is one activity I’m so glad I did!! I love conquering fears!!
Another cool experience was flying in a powered Hang Glider with Denise from Paradise Air. It was a little scary at first but once you relax you can really enjoy the amazing view. We saw a lot of great marine life from up above…a seal crawling onto the beach, a giant sea turtle and a family of humpback whales!!!!! I was really excited because that was the first time I had ever actually seen whales in their natural habitat!
From the air is truly the best way to put into perspective where you are and just how beautiful and amazing it really is. So, the helicopter tour was no disappointment. This particular helicopter actually takes you to things you would never be able to see on the ground such as enormous waterfalls hidden in deep valleys and over the top of an active volcano. Bob Pettee was our guide and he really knew his way around the island.
Swimming with Manta Rays at night at Kailua Kona on the Big Island is truly spectacular. The best part about it is you don’t have to be an experienced diver or even avid snorkeler to do it…it is easy enough for anyone to try! The Manta rays are enormous and the swim and do their acrobatics within centimeters of your body. You get to see these animals up close and personal and it is very incredible. The guide told us that this is the only place in the world that you can actually do this!
From a volcano to waterfalls, to hula dancing and Luau’s: Hawaii is every bit as beautiful as I thought it was going to be and filled with cool and unique things to do. After all the adventures with my shark encounter, night dive with the manta rays and underwater scooters…I really do feel as if I’m a Bond girl in training!
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