My Trip to the Big Island 2019 by Middle L.
/Big Island Top 10
by Middle L.
Look at that Lava! That’s an octopus!! We are pointing at the flag or Earth at the Paleaku Gardens Botanical Garden.
Are you ready? Part two of the Big Island Top 10 is here. As told through the eye of our middle girl (7 year old Middle, Sassy L). Do you have little kids traveling to Hawaii? Grab your cup of coffee, be inspired and get ready to smile as we reflect and remember their favorite destinations, tasty foods and see the holiday through her perspective.
One of my favorite foods in Hawaii was Snow Cones. We tried a few places for Snowcones and my favorite was Ululani’s Hawaiian Shaved Ice , just like my brother. It’s NEW downtown Kona! My favorite flavor is mango, passion fruit and coconut. I didn’t like ice cream inside.
My other favorite food is Liloki Cheesecake. You have Got to stop by and try the best pie I have EVER had at the Coffee Shack in Captain Cook. Just wait until you see the view. WOW
I got a new friend at Captain Cook’s landing (Puuhonau o Honaunau). Her name is Stingy the Stingray! Another friend for my stuff animal army!
We were able to do our own hula! Here’s what you need: tiki torches, palm tree branches, hula costumes, music, a flower for your hair (we used hibiscus), and-that’s all.
Seeing family was one of my favorite parts of Hawaii. I love to snuggle with my Nana and Papa and play with my cousins.
Dolphins and eels up close are so cool to see. You can see both of them and walk through a waterfall at the Hilton Waikoloa VIllege. Plus you can even ride a train and a boat. My Nana and Papa attended their conference at this hotel.
Volcano National Park has steam vents from a REAL volcano. It’s a huge crater and once I even got to walk through a lava tube. This time they were closed because of last year’s eruption. But, I did get to walk over a lava tube at the Paleaku Gardens and Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation.
You know what was cool? Surfing in the waves! I got to ride a real wave in the ocean! We tried a lot of beaches but my favorite was, the Hapuna Beach Park . AKA, The Wave Beach.
My number one goal was to see the seahorse. Last time we came to the big island, it was my favorite moment. So on the very last day, this year, we took a trip to see the seahorses. Did you know you get to hold a seahorse. You have to make a coral with your fingers and stay very, very still. They will hold onto your fingers and it feels so magical. Guess, what?! This time we even wet to an Octopus farm. Which one is better for me? Well, the seahorses of course! But my Mom loved the octopus and you get to play a really LONG time with them. Make sure you listen to the directions, just ask my Mom.
We almost missed our plane! No problem. We ran like a crazy bag of cats and caught our next ride. It was pretty funny-and fun.
I’m holding a seahorse!! Walking on the black sand beach. Sitting on a log after a long walk. My Papa and me!