Sunday 25th August 2024 | |||
DAY 22 | Jurassic World at Kualoa Ranch | ||
A glamorous picture of us about to start our UTV tour at Kualoa Ranch.
The 2 hour adventure set off from the highly organized visitors centre. They have horseback riding, E bikes and bus tours to suit all tastes.
As we drove up the narrow roads, we passed abandoned sets, many from the "Jurassic" films series.
The Original Jurassic Park movie, was mainly filmed on the Island of Hawaii only about 5% here, however the guides say they are happy to take 100% of the credit.
We made several schedules stops at areas of interest, as you can see Tropical storm Hone is creeping towards the island.
The locals used this silhouette for navigation in bygone days, the 2 sides meeting at the dormant volcano, reminding them of 2 waves crashing together.
This vista was used in the 2nd film, Jurassic World CGI moved the volcano to the right and added some lava to simulate an eruption.
The characters run from this doorway, having restored power in order to release the dinosaurs.
Then run down the valley to the sea, which is magically right there.
Unfortunately this dinosaur didn't make it,
The original entrance way to Jurassic Park.
Kong Skull Island is another blockbuster filmed here, leaving an abandoned Helecopter for us to see.
The latter part of the trip allowed for a more thrilling drive.
Another prop, with its warning sticker shredded by dino claws.
The weather is cooler, with showers and dark clouds..Perfect day for the pool!
We won't go far tonight dear reader, everything is shut as it is Sunday too.
Sleep well and we will see what tomorrow brings. xx