"Hawaii has an incredible, fascinating past...No place on earth has anything like the true stories that make up Hawaiian history. The sun, sand, and surf may be the reason so many people come to the Islands, but the culture and heritage are the reasons so many people stay. I, for one, could never get enough Hawaiian history. -Brian NicholOur favorite LUAU in Hawaii is the show at the Polyesian Cultural Center run by BYU-Hawaii in Laie on Oahu.
But we're only on the Big Island this trip so we settled for the "Gathering of the Kings" Luau at the Fairmont. Actually the food beat the PCC but not the show. Paige thought they needed more audience participation which might have helped keep some unnamed spectators awake!
One thing that never ceases to amaze me at a Luau is the massive quantities of food! A Luau seems like a "buffet" on steroids! With lots of unique cultural tastes like lomi salmon, poi, pig, haupia, etc. The Polynesians do know how to put down a lot of food!
The Hawaiian dancers are pretty impressive. Watching their hips swing makes me feel like I'm from an alien planet. The planet with the lame genetics! And no Polynesian blood!
So, the Luau was a nice end to a busy day filled with swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boarding, weight lifting, and of course, running. Lots of fun in the sun!
