Da Kine

So in preparation for my Big Hawaii Trip I'm learning all the necessary lingo, and researching my butt off about what to do on the Big Island. Last time I went to Hawaii we stayed on Kauai and Oahu, but this time the main portion of our trip is on the actual Island of Hawaii. Da Kine is Hawaiian for that Stuff. It would be used to refer to your favorite things. So here are the favorite things we are looking at exploring so far on our upcoming adventure! Comment below which one you would want to do the most! And stay tuned for details to come about my Gifts from Hawaii giveaway! And speaking of giveaways I was the lucky winner of a fabulous prize package from The Beauty Snoop curtesy of Gentri Lee. This is my second ever giveaway that I won and it has inspired me to do my own so stay tuned! Ok on with the list!

1. Lava Boat Tour:
I know the picture looks a little scary, but I mean really, steaming vents and random lava bench collapses aren't that scary right? Sulfuric acid in my lungs what?? haha! Ok so this one is going to take some convincing of the hubs as we might most certainly die... but can you imagine the photo ops??? I'll do anything for a good picture!

2. Punalu'u Black Sand Beach:

One of the best things about volcanic islands unique ecosystem is black sand beaches. I grew up with "pink sand" which is basically crushed up shells. But this is all volcanic rock that has eroded and softened over time. COOL. And it makes all the vibrant colors of the island POP! Plus black reflects more light which means I will tan better on a black sand beach no??

3. Akaka Falls:

442 ft waterfall. Need I say more?

4. KECK Observatory

You didn't really think there wouldn't be some sort of space thing on my list did you?? Come on now, you know me better than that! This is probably one of the things I am most looking forward to. You get in a jeep and drive up to a base camp and the observatory visitors center at about 9-10,000 ft and have a dinner while you acclimatize. Then you go the rest of the way up to watch the dome doors open on the worlds most powerful telescope and to watch the sun set at 14,000 feet! After taking in the view from the top you go back down to base camp for an observing session. Basically it's the best view of heaven on earth. AWESOME.

So if you were coming with, what would be number 1 on your list?? Comment below!

XOXO
The Mrs.