Hawaii – a luau and The Society of Seven

Dear Friend,
Today's entry is short as both of these topics have good descriptions in the guide books .

I have found that almost any live entertainment is more vibrant than watching the same thing on TV. So while on Oahu we took in two shows. They were both good enough to leave me wanting more.

The luau at Paradise Cove has excellent dancers, and is a first rate show, as are some of the other luaus I’m sure. One of the guide books recommends three “luaus” that are similar including Paradise Cove and suggests you pick one. What I liked about this one was the lovely sunset and the quality of the entertainers. I didn’t find the activities very interesting that were offered at the first of our evening which included among other things Hawaiian craft demos and a fishing demonstration. But we were just delighted with the beautiful sunset over the beach, and the dancers were very entertaining.

Seven men make up the musical group The Society of Seven which has entertained in Honolulu for something like 30 years. Their musical review began with 1940’s songs and moved through the decades to today’s music. The night we were there they closed with a couple of songs from Phantom of the Opera. They all had beautiful voices, and their routines were energetic and well crafted and they did some excellent impersonations. We didn’t eat dinner there and I don’t think that I would the next time we are there, but we look forward to returning to an evening of humorous and most enjoyable song and dance.

We are fortunate enough to have colorful and dramatic sunsets where we live, but we don't have an ocean with clear turquoise water or tropical plants. I am grateful for what we do have.

Read any good travel books lately?

Take care,

Maggiegladyoucame