Breakfast:
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning:
While traveling aboard the motorcoach, a local expert will share information regarding the geology and history of various areas that we will see from the vehicle, and some that we will visit. Take the opportunity to gaze at the crater known as Diamond Head, and the majestic Hanauma Bay, as we pass. We’ll make stops at both Blow Hole to see wave powered geysers that spray through lava outcroppings, and Eternity Beach Lookout to soak in the beautiful views of Molokai and Maui on clear days.
Lunch:
At Waimea Valley Park on the north shore, we’ll have a lunch of sandwiches with water included; other beverages available for purchase.
Afternoon:
Park docents from Waimea Valley Park will join us and share Hawaiian instruments, games, and household objects, giving demonstrations and explanations of each. We’ll then walk through the park’s extensive gardens featuring flowering plants from Asia, Polynesia, and Micronesia. Expert leaders from the park will lead us through the gardens while explaining some of the origins and uses of the various plants. On the way back to the hotel, we'll pass famous Dole pineapple fields. Time permitting, we may be able to squeeze in a quick stop for some pineapple ice cream. We’ll then return to hotel with some time to freshen up and relax before dinner.
Dinner:
At the hotel, we’ll have a farewell dinner bentos with coffee, tea, water included; no other beverages available for purchase. Share some of your favorite experiences from the program with new Road Scholar friends.
Evening:
Our farewell evening, we'll talk story about the future of Hawaii, the 50th State, where do we go from here, what are the challenges facing our island state in these difficult times? Be sure to prepare for check-out and departure in the morning.