Hawaii

By: R.M.M
 * Hawaii **

** What is Hawaii???? **  ** H **** awaii is called the "Aloha State". Hawaii's state motto is "The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness". Their flower is so pretty it is called the yellow hibiscus. Hawaii was the 50th state to join the union in 1959. Hawaii is going to be a great place to visit because of their amazing volcanos because you can get right up close to them. Hawaii's bird is the Nene or the Hawaiian goose. I can not wait to visit Hawaii. It seems so interesting and fun. **



__** History- **__ Then the best thing happened the Hawaii National park opened in 1916. After that the worst thing in Hawaii happened the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. It was a very tragic thing but I didn't even exist around then because it was on December 7th of 1941. Those are all the good and bad things in Hawaii. **
 * In 1778 Captain James Cook landed in Kauai at Waimea bay. He came and named the archipelago the “Sandwich Islands” after Earl of Sandwich. Then in 1820 the first protestant missionaries arrived at Hawaii. Then Hawaii was proved a port out of nowhere for seaman, traders and whalers. When times went by it was hard when heavy amounts of disease made Hawaii’s population go down. Then in 1893 a revolution removed Queen LiIuokalani from her throne. That is when America took over the throne in 1894.


 * J ustification- **

** When I was little I have always wanted to go to hawaii because on television they had a lot of commercials for it. The reasons I want to go is because of their volcanos and the weather. When I go on this trip I am going to have fun, learn, and relax. The other things that are good are probably the foods. I don't know if they are going to have the same type of food or not. I cant wait to find out. The last things are the sites. The first thing we are going to do is the Kaui's Napali coast there is great scenery there. Next is the Oahu's Pearl Harbor. You can learn a lot about Pearl Harbor there and how bad it was. Then after that is the Kalaupapa Peninsula on Moloka and the Hana to Maui. The Hana is so amazing to see and I cant wait to see the Peninsula. The last one but the best one is the Hawaii volcano national park in Hawaii "the big island". You can see the most amazing volcano you have ever seen. Those are all the reasons I want to go to Hawaii and why I picked it.

__ Itinerary -__ **



Monday June 21,2010 at the hotel When we first get to Hawaii we will probably relax until at night when we can have fun. We will be going to a luau and eat great food and watch a real hula dance. It will be great fun I can’t wait. After that is done we will probably go back to our hotel and go to the great rooms we have and we will crash for the night. We are so tired but we can’t wait for the fun to happen again tomorrow.

Tuesday june 22, 2010 the great beach adventure Today we will learn how to surf at Waikiki Oahu. We all get to try it because it doesn't matter how old you are. I am so excited because i only boogie board at the beach. Then after we are done we will go to get some food and do a little shopping at the Hilo Hattie-Ala Moana. Then we are going to stay there until dark then we will go back to our hotel and see Hawaii tomorrow.

Wednesday June 23,2010 the sad but nice day First we will wake up and go for breakfast at the Palm terrace in Oahu. Then after that we will go to the Oahu's pearl harbor memorials. I didn't even know about pearl harbor before I was 9. When i heard about it I was so sad. I would have been so upset if one of my family members died there. I will never forget that today it was the most exciting and sad thing i have ever heard about.

Thursday June 24,2010 The big tree Today we will be going to visit the 60 ft. Banya tree it is the coolest tree i have ever seen. Then we went to get lunch at the Aloha Mixed Plate in oahu. Then after we will be done eating we went to Pokanu beach to work on our tans it was so fun and relaxing my mom got sunburn and so did I. I will never forget all the jokes that will be said. Then when we were on our way back to the hotel we saw the most beautiful sunset.

Friday June 25,2010 The whales of the ocean Today we will be going to see humpback whales. It is going to be so fun we get to see them up close. Well not really you have to be one hundred yards away. They are so amazing .We will be heading back to our hotel because everyone wants to have a good family time and swim in the pool. I am going to miss it a lot when we have to leave.

Saturday June 26,2010 Scenery Today we will be going to Kauai's Nepali coast. It has some amazing scenery. It was so cool when we could see all of the stuff. I have never had that many pictures that actually looked good. Then we ate our italian food and it was so good. It was so dumb but we have to eat italian food sometime while we were there. Some people say that is dumb to get food that you have already tried because there are so many different foods that you should try. Then we went back to our hotel and relaxed for a while. That day was so fun and amazing.

Sunday June 27,2010 National parks! Today will be our last full day in hawaii. We are going to do the most exciting thing today. WE are going to go too the Hawaii volcano National Park. We get to see actual volcanos erupt. It was one of my favorite parts on the trip. I have never had that much fun with my family. I will never forget that day we saw those volcanos. It was something you see in books but in real life it will be amazing. I would love to do that again.



Monday June 28,2010 the sad bad day Aw! today is our last day in Hawaii we are on our way to the airport. It is so sad to say good bye to everything. i know that i will never forget this. It has been one of my favorite vacations I will be on. Oh here we go taking off. Bye hawaii. I will definitely come back there again. It was so fun.


 * Flight Info

Leaving From- Baltimore, Maryland Departure Date-6/21/10 Departure time- 5:40 AM- 3:05 PM airline- Continental Airlines Flight Numbers-1727/23 Lay over City and State- Houston Texas Length of trip- 15 hrs and 25 minutes Destination Hawaii **


 * Home here we come!**

Departure Date -6/28/10 Departure time- 8:45PM - 9:30AM Airline -Continental Airlines Flight Numbers- 72/226 Lay Over State And city- Houston Texas Length of Trip- 11 hrs and 59 minutes Destination- Baltimore, Maryland

Company - Hertz Type of car- Full Size SUV Pick up- 6/21/10 BWI airport 4:00 Drop Off- Hertz 6/28/10 7:30
 * Car Rental-**

**1st Hotel-** Sheraton Hotel Address -2255 Kalakaua Avenue Honolulu Hawaii Phone- 888 travelocity Cost Per Night-199 per each room Amenities; -Golf Course -Tennis Court -Hot tub -Laundry room - Fitness facility

2nd Hotel- Cost Per Night -$164.28 -Amenities- -Kids Activities -Restaurant on site -Beach Front property -Swimming Pool -Golf Course **
 * Hilton Waikiki Address: 2500 Kuhio Ave. Honolulu Hawaii Phone- 888 Travelocity

1.Take dogs to kennel 2.Cancel Mail 3.Turn Back the Air condition 4. Tell the neighbors 5 .Pack air plane foods 6. Pack Airplane supplies 7. Double Check you have the tickets 8. Everyone check if they have all of their things 9. Shut off all lights 10.Turn refrigerator on vacation mode
 * Pre trip planning- **

Gas - $**55.54** Hotel cost - $**3,126.90** Food- $**1000.00$** Entertainment- $**3000.00 ** Shopping - $**400.00** Round Trip Air Fare- $**6****267.45 Car Rental- $ **933.47 Miscellaneous-$**175.00**
 * Estimated Cost  **

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