Me and 3 of my best friends went to the island of Oahu a few weeks ago and it was AMAZING! I love Hawaii! It was one of those impulse decisions that I made because I knew if I didn't go then...life would get in the way and who knew when I would get another chance.
We stayed in Ka'a'awa just 20 minutes south of Laie. We rented a condo and we ended up being only a few blocks from the beach. We were away from the mobs of tourists and in our own little piece of Hawaii. It was wonderful!
This is the beach just a few blocks from the condo where we stayed at.
I served a mission in North Carolina and this is one of the Elders that I served with, Jay Mataele (spelling?) and his girlfriend, Jackie. Jay is working at the Polynesian Cultural Center and was able to get us in to see the show. It was awesome! Jackie is a sweetheart and is from North Carolina. They are a perfect couple!
Becca, Me, and Jay.
Our impersonations of the Hawaiian Tikis.
While at the Polynesian Cultural Center, we stopped by the Aotearoa (New Zealand) village. We played a traditional stick game and did quite well!
We went ATV'ing in Ka'a'awa Valley (where LOST, Jurassic Park, Mighty Joe Young, 50 First Dates, etc. were filmed). This was part of the view from the ride. (Above and Below)
Behind me is where they are setting up to film LOST.
Ka'a'awa Valley!
This is the jumping rock at Waimea Beach and YES...we did jump off the rock. Several times in fact! :)
They have a Bubba Gump's Shrimp Restaurant in Honolulu. We got our picture taken with our own "Forrest Gump." We even gave us some of his chocolates. :)
We stopped by the Dole Pineapple Plantation. This is (L to R) Becca, Claire, and me enjoying our pineapple ice cream. Good stuff!
Oertel and I went SCUBA diving while we were there. Can I just say...I LOVE diving in WARM water! We went down about 105 feet to a shipwreck and the visibility was crystal clear! It was still warm at 105 feet too! So much fun!
We also went SKYDIVING! This was me and Oertel's 2nd time going. It's not as scary the 2nd time around. We actually were able to enjoy it a lot more! Here we are on our way up to 12,000 feet. (Left to Right, Oertel, Claire, Becca, Me.)
Our view of Hawaii 12,000 feet up. Totally changes your perspective!
They have a Bubba Gump's Shrimp Restaurant in Honolulu. We got our picture taken with our own "Forrest Gump." We even gave us some of his chocolates. :)
We stopped by the Dole Pineapple Plantation. This is (L to R) Becca, Claire, and me enjoying our pineapple ice cream. Good stuff!
Oertel and I went SCUBA diving while we were there. Can I just say...I LOVE diving in WARM water! We went down about 105 feet to a shipwreck and the visibility was crystal clear! It was still warm at 105 feet too! So much fun!
We also went SKYDIVING! This was me and Oertel's 2nd time going. It's not as scary the 2nd time around. We actually were able to enjoy it a lot more! Here we are on our way up to 12,000 feet. (Left to Right, Oertel, Claire, Becca, Me.)
Our view of Hawaii 12,000 feet up. Totally changes your perspective!
Free Falling is my Favorite part! 
Proof that we all survived!
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