We just spent the last week in Maui and Honolulu, Hawaii. We went with our friends, Jake and Justin, and their parents, Ken and Jill, from back home. It was our last stop in America before we head off to China.
I did some snorkeling in Maui and it was really fun. On our first stop, I actually got to see a sea turtle up close. Then, on our second stop, I saw so many cool fish, all different sizes and colors. On our last stop, we went to a broken-down pier that was like visiting a shipwreck. I saw these huge trumpet fish with Tyler. My favorite part was swimming with the sea turtle.
Our hotel had an enormous pool that was in an area the size of three football fields. It had a water slide that we went down a lot. The pool area also had a swim-through cave with a waterfall and a pirate ship. We spent a lot of time playing in the pool with our friends.
The highlight of the trip to Hawaii was learning how to surf. I did great on my first try! I caught so many waves!
I did some snorkeling in Maui and it was really fun. On our first stop, I actually got to see a sea turtle up close. Then, on our second stop, I saw so many cool fish, all different sizes and colors. On our last stop, we went to a broken-down pier that was like visiting a shipwreck. I saw these huge trumpet fish with Tyler. My favorite part was swimming with the sea turtle.
Our hotel had an enormous pool that was in an area the size of three football fields. It had a water slide that we went down a lot. The pool area also had a swim-through cave with a waterfall and a pirate ship. We spent a lot of time playing in the pool with our friends.
The highlight of the trip to Hawaii was learning how to surf. I did great on my first try! I caught so many waves!
One day we drove the famous Road to Hana and we went to a waterfall
that had a rope swing.We were swinging on it like Tarzan.
After that,
we went to a garden with lots of birds, beautiful trees and flowers. We
saw "Bob
the Bird Man" who had parrots that placed on us. I got my
picture taken while holding them (click here to see a picture of Tyler and the birds). They weighed a lot and tickled.
Another fun stop was the black sand beach. The sand really was pure
black. Plus, there was great body surfing. We even got a chance to walk
through and explore a cool lava tube.
When we were in Honolulu, we went to Pearl Harbor, which is where Japan attacked the U.S. battleships and caused the U.S. to join World War II. They made a memorial for those who died during the attack on the USS Arizona (one of the ships that sunk during the attack). While we were at the memorial, we saw a rainbow. Speaking of rainbows, they are the symbol of Hawaii. Rainbows are even on Hawaii's license plate. We saw lots of rainbows while we were there. I loved Hawaii!
After that,
we went to a garden with lots of birds, beautiful trees and flowers. We
saw "Bob the Bird Man" who had parrots that placed on us. I got my
picture taken while holding them (click here to see a picture of Tyler and the birds). They weighed a lot and tickled.
Another fun stop was the black sand beach. The sand really was pure
black. Plus, there was great body surfing. We even got a chance to walk
through and explore a cool lava tube.When we were in Honolulu, we went to Pearl Harbor, which is where Japan attacked the U.S. battleships and caused the U.S. to join World War II. They made a memorial for those who died during the attack on the USS Arizona (one of the ships that sunk during the attack). While we were at the memorial, we saw a rainbow. Speaking of rainbows, they are the symbol of Hawaii. Rainbows are even on Hawaii's license plate. We saw lots of rainbows while we were there. I loved Hawaii!
Hi Stefan -
Are you excited about going to China? - Oliver (Benny's brother)
Are you having a nice time going around the world? I hope you learn how to surf. Maybe we can see you some time? Do you know when you'll be in Europe? Maybe we can surf together. Benny - (from Ms. Schumacher's class)
How's your summer, going around the world? Hope you take lots of cool pictures and have fun traveling around the world! Georgia - (from Mrs. Pregiato's class)
Eat something weird and report back! (from Benny's mom)
Try Kaiserschmarren when you're in Austria (from Benny)
Hey stefan!
Swinging from that vine looked like a ton of fun, and i've always wanted to go surfing, you are so lucky!!
- Ben
Hi Stefan,
I really liked to see you surfing. It looked fun but a little scary to me.
Anna
Hi Stefan!
Hawaii looks amazing! You are having the trip of a lifetime! School started last week. Remember us? We MISS YOU! I have a really great class this year. I can't wait to go into the computer lab, where we will all log on to your site! Hopefully everyone can leave you a message!
Please say hi to your family for me. I can't wait to read all about your adventures in China. When I was watching the Olympics, I saw that people eat mealworms as a delicacy in China. They even eat scorpions on a stick. Do you think you will do that? (How about if you cover it in your favorite food...cheese!)
玩得开心 I looked up some Chinese for you. That one means, "Have fun!"
Love, Mrs. Schumacher
you were so funny surfing but you did good on your first try!
Hey its Nick, one of your best friends and I miss you. You're a great surfer Stefan and Tyler. Im playing football. Im in 3rd grade now and its harder. Wow that black sand is cool. I really miss you i cant wait to see you.
Bye
Nicky
Hi Stefan,
I hope you had a good time surfing in Hawaii and maybe you could teach me how to surf when you come back. I hope you are having a good time in China.
Jackson
hi im from hawaii im glad you had a good time
Stefan, that is so cool you surfed! I have NEVER surfed in my intire life! and i'm going to be 8! I don't think i'm jealous, though.
hay that looks like alot of fun
hay that looks like alot of fun _dylan
your lucky i dont know how to surf and you do. My dad is trying to take me to surf lestins
Hello!
It's really cool that you got to travel around the world. We hope you had a good time. It looks like you got the hang of surfing pretty quickly. You guys are really lucky. We have really enjoyed reading your posts and seeing your videos. Thanks for sharing!
hi i am from hawaii keiki means children oahana
means family and aloha means hello/goodbye
any way aloha(goodbye)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!