Welcome to Travel Bug Tuesday!
When I think about Hawaii, I think about Mai Tais and beaches and warm weather. But star-gazing? Nope. Wasn’t even on the radar of things-to-do-in-Hawaii. 
So when Mr. Alexander suggested it on our last trip over, I thought I didn’t hear him right. Hawaii had mountains that high up?
It took a bit of convincing but the guy’s got his ways! 😉 
I found myself boarding a small tour bus one afternoon and we made the trek over the mountains. Note: when planning such a trip, do not drink two Mai Tais before boarding. Trust me on this. . ..
The tour included dinner and a trip to the 
observatory at the top of Mauna Kea. And was it COLD up there. Remember the whole Hawaii and beaches thing? I hadn’t packed more than a couple of bikinis. Not to worry. The tour company provided heavy jackets for us to use. Which isn’t much of a look over a bikini, but whatevs.
And because the air’s so thin, oxygen bottles are available for guests if needed. *slowly raises hand* (Remember the Mai Tais?)
Then it was time to star gaze. Wow! There’s an entire galaxy out there! I know! You’re surprised, right? 😉 For the first time ever I got to lay eyes on Saturn through a high-powered telescope. While there are no photos to prove this, I have the image firmly embedded in my brain. It was truly amazing!
Have you traveled somewhere and discovered something truly surprising about it? Please share!
Happy travels,
Melia
What an amazing idea (salutes Mr. A)! Glad you had fun – good tip on the timing of Mai Tai’s. LOL ~ Viola
And that, Miss Viola, is one of the things I most adore about Mr. A! 😉
Thanks so much for stopping by. I heart you lots!!
~ Melia