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Crossing the Equator

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Crossing the Equator King Neptune arrived and took control of the pool The mermaids took a comfortable position on the edge of the pool The navies who had not crossed the equator before were assembled and had to kiss a fish then go into the pool.  - party over

Maui2

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Tuesday 3 October Lahaina, Maui We returned to Lahaina for a one day visit on our homeward leg. Then off to sea That night a troupe of local dancers came on board and gave a fabulous show of singing and dancing which thrilled the packed house.  - especially the younger dancers! They performed many dances from all the Pacific island , including the Haka from NZ Dancing with Poi And members of the audience then participated Audience participation was popular A Great show.

Honolulu

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Honolulu: Not Waikiki or Pearl Harbour this time. With limited time in Honolulu, the girls hit the outlet shops and the boys went to the Bishop Museum .  A banyan tree outside the Hawaiian Hall of the Bishop museum Bishop Museum is home to the largest collection of Hawaiian artifacts in the world and houses over 25 million historical and cultural items from all over the Pacific. It has numerous galleries and supports scientific research and educational programs.  - Abigail Kinoiiki Kekaulike Kahili Room:  - Kahili (Feather standards)  - explaining Khaki   There are 3 floors with displays of ·     The expanse of the sea and legends & beliefs.   ·   The origins of the Pacific peoples and their everyday life ·   The overthrow of the Hawaiian nation chiefs and the 20 th century renaissance of the country. Sperm whale model hanging from the ceiling The model is 16.5 ...