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I booked the round-trip transportation plan for the Royal seats. It wasn’t cheap, but I’m really glad I chose it. It was absolutely worth it; the performance was truly amazing!!
I booked the round-trip transportation plan for the Royal seats. It wasn’t cheap, but I’m really glad I chose it. It was absolutely worth it, the performance was truly amazing!!
It was very impressive. I had a standard passport valid for two days, but unfortunately, I could only go for one day due to the length of my stay, which was very disappointing.
At the Battleship Missouri, a guide who spoke in the visitors' language thoroughly showed us the highlights of the ship. You can catch a glimpse of the situation surrounding the outbreak and conclusion of World War II from both Japan's and America's perspectives. I felt the curiosity of how the United States has created such a facility without leaning towards either side.
大変見応えがありました。 2日間有効なスタンダードパスポートだったのですが、滞在日数の関係で1日しか行く事ができなったのがとても残念です。
戦艦ミズーリでは訪問者の言語に合わせたガイドの方が、艦内の見所をしっかり案内して下さいました。
日本、アメリカそれぞれの立場から第二次大戦開戦そして集結の状況を垣間見る事ができます。どちらかに偏る事なくこういう施設をしっかりと作っているアメリカという国の不思議さを感じました。
Since it's run by a non-profit organization, I think it's a good idea to donate any spare change you can't use during your trip to Hawaii (since the coin amounts can be hard to see, they tend to accum
非営利の団体が運営しているとの事で、ハワイ旅行で使いきれない小銭(コインの金額が見づらいため、いつのまにか増えてしまう)はここで寄付するのが良いと思います。
I went to Pearl Harbor and it was a really interesting place to visit, but there were some parts I liked more than others.
My favorite part was the airplane area. We went to the Top of the Tower (paid extra $10.00 ) and saw 360 degree view of Pearl Harbor. There was one section in the back (kind of like a shed) which I found the coolest planes. I also really liked the submarine. It wasn’t very big, but it was cool because you could see how people actually lived inside. The beds were super small, and it made me imagine how hard life must have been there.
The USS Missouri wasn’t that exciting to me because I didn’t really find anything very interesting there. Also, the bus rides to go back and forth was a little boring and it felt like a waste of time.
One important tip is to eat a good breakfast before you go. Once you start visiting everything, you
We enjoyed our trip to the Dole plantation and on to Haleiwa. Our driver Chris was very knowledgeable and pointed out many of the local points of interest on the way to and from our destination. The train ride at Dole was worth taking and the Dole whip was very tasty. We did a little shopping there to which did not really leave us much time to tour the garden area. It would be a great idea to add 30 minutes more to the time here giving longer to do at least two of the three activities here (train, garden, and maze). The cost of the train & garden combo ticket was $19.99. After that it was on to Haleiwa. Chris gave multiple recommendations on where to eat and we chose the 7 Brothers hamburgers from his list. The hamburgers here did not disappoint. Both my wife and enjoyed our burgers and we split an order of fries. Despite having had breakfast and a Dole whip already that morning the burgers were just so good we had to finish them :-). After some shopping it was time to go back to our hotel. On the way back Chris had some suggestions on things to do and places to see before our time in Hawaii is done.
The only negative comments we had were that the bus seemed a little dated, it had a small problem with its “kneeling” feature and there were no cup holders for our drinks. Would definitely recommend Chris and this trip.
Comfortable shoes for walking, sunscreen and sunscreen water. Dole whip is a must!
We had such a great time on the Full-Day Hawaii Food Tour. Chris was our guide and he absolutely made the experience. He knew so much about the island and the food, and he kept the whole day running smoothly. Every stop was ready for us, no waiting around, just great food and great stories. Couldn’t have asked for a better guide.
If you can request a guide, ask for Chris!
The area were we rode was still wet and muddy. I got a horse who refused to move so was led the entire ride. The Dole plantation party of the tour was too short and the place wasn't even open yet when we arrived, cutting into our time there. The town we visited on the way back was just a time sick, although we found a great burger place to eat lunch. I would not recommend.
Thank you for joining our tour. Hawaii has experienced continued bad weather this year, and there have been occasions when the horseback riding tour had to be canceled due to weather conditions. We sincerely apologize regarding the amount of time spent at Dole Plantation. We have reconfirmed the schedule with the driver to help prevent this from happening again. Please note that the stop in Haleiwa Town is part of tour itinerary. We understand that it may not have matched your expectations, and we appreciate your feedback.
Loved the experience! Once in a lifetime so far. Hope to have a repeat someday!!
Best experience and best driver. All of attended member said it was the greatest.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We look forward to seeing you again the next time you visit Hawaii.
Matthew was exceptional - he went out of his way to make our trip memorable- would highly recommend him as a guide
I used it for the first time on the North Shore. I went without studying any English at all, but thanks to the friendly and attentive guide, it was a fulfilling experience! Thank you, Kuri-chan!
初めてのノースショアで利用しました
英語は全く勉強せずに行ったのですが
気さくで気の利くガイドさんが案内してくださったおかげで充実していました!
くりちゃん、ありがとうございました
この度は私共のロイヤルスターのバスツアーにご夫婦で参加して頂き誠に有難うございました。初めてのノースショアとゆうことでツアーを楽しんで頂き大変嬉しく思っております。ドールプランテーションでの美味しいドールウイップのお写真と素敵なお写真と口コミも有難うございました。又のお越しをお待ちしております。
On the last morning in Honolulu, I signed up for this tour. I chose the earliest pickup time. The day before, I received a text message in English confirming the meeting time and location.
On the morning of the tour, I was waiting to see if someone would come to call my name in the lobby. When a large vehicle arrived, I thought it might be for me, and I should have spoken up, but I waited until I was called. Eventually, about five minutes later, the driver got out of the car and called my name. I thought it would be smoother if they also provided the car's license plate number via text in case no one came to call me.
The same driver was shuttling between the hotel and Diamond Head. Although they said they would pick me up at 8:35, they ended up being 30 minutes late. Since the hotel checkout was until 12:00, I was able to take a shower and change after returning to the hotel before heading to the airport. However, I know some hotels have a 10:00 checkout, so I was surprised by the 30-minute delay on the return trip. Moreover, the excuse was that they had to go to seven different hotels, and that group was late by 2-3 minutes each, causing the 30-minute delay. As I mentioned earlier, I believe if they had called names right away during the gathering, it wouldn't have taken so long.
ホノルル最終日の朝、このツアーに申し込みました。1番早いピックアップ時間に申し込みしました。前日にショートメールが英文で届き待ち合わせ時間と集合場所の確認メールが届きます。
当日の朝、ロビーまで名前を呼びに来るのかな?と思い、待っていました。大きな車が来たからそれかな?と思いこちらからも声をかけたら良かったのですが、呼ばれるまで待っていました。でも結局5分後くらいにその車からドライバーが降りて名前を呼んできました。もし呼びに来ないなら、車のナンバーなどもショートメールで教えてくれたらスムーズだと思った。同じドライバーが一台の車をピストンさせて、ホテルとダイヤモンドヘッドの送迎をしています。帰りは8:35に迎えに来ると言っていたのに結局30分も遅刻してお迎えに来ました。ホテルのチェックアウトが12:00までだったので、今回はホテルに戻った後にシャワーを浴びて着替えてから飛行機に乗れましたがチェックアウトが10:00のホテルもあると思うので帰りの30分の遅刻は、驚きました。しかも、言い訳が7個のホテルを回ってそのグループが2.3分ずつ遅刻して30分遅れたとのこと‥最初にも書きましたが、集合時すぐに名前を呼んで乗車されたらそんなに時間が遅くならないと思いました。
Since it's Hawaii time, it's also our group's responsibility for planning at the last minute, but the driver is not punctual. They are selling flimsy plastic ponchos for $5 in the car. It would be fin
ハワイ時間なので、ギリギリで予定を立てた私たちグループの責任でもありますが、ドライバーが時間にルーズです。車の中でペラペラのビニールポンチョを5ドルで販売しています。事前に100均で準備すればok!!
This was my first time in Hawaii, and I signed up for a tour to Haleiwa Town and the Dole Plantation that I had been wanting to visit. The guide provided explanations in both Japanese and English, which helped deepen my understanding while also exposing me to English, making the tour enjoyable until the end. At Dole, the guide explained how to enjoy the attractions and the tickets, so I was able to fully enjoy the train ride, pineapple ice cream, and even souvenirs. In Haleiwa, I strolled around and had garlic shrimp and hamburgers. The local atmosphere was great. Since it was a half-day tour, it wasn't too tiring, and it was just right.
今回初めてのハワイで、行きたかったハレイワタウンとドールプランテーションのツアーを申込みました。ガイドさんが日本語と英語で説明をしてくれて、英語にも触れつつ、日本語で理解が深まったので最後まで楽しいツアーでした。ドールでは、楽しみ方のポイントやチケットの説明もしてくれたので、列車やパイナップルアイス、お土産まで満足に楽しむことができました。ハレイワでは、全体を散歩しつつ、ガーリックシュリンプやハンバーガーを食べました。ローカルな雰囲気が良かったです。半日のツアーなので疲れすぎず、ちょうど良かったです。
In Haleiwa, there are so many shops that you might get confused about what to eat, so I think it's a good idea to do some research in advance to make things smoother!
ハレイワでは、お店がたくさんあって何を食べるか迷ってしまうので、事前に調べておくとスムーズだと思います!
この度は私共のロイヤルスターのバスツアーにご夫婦で参加して頂き誠に有難うございました。初めてのハワイ旅行で選んで頂き大変嬉しく思っております。ドールプランテーションとハレイワも存分に楽しまれた様子がうかがえてドライバーも喜んでおります。ローカルな美味しいお食事も良かったですね。素敵な口コミとお写真も有難うございます。またハワイでお待ちしております。
I chose this tour on a large ship because I was worried about seasickness. The observation deck had some swaying, so I watched from a cabin on the first floor, but I was still able to see the whales' spouts and tails. It seems that those who are less sensitive to motion can see much more from the observation deck. The pineapple banana cake was delicious.
船酔いが心配で大きな船のこのツアーを選びました。
展望デッキは揺れもあったので、1階の客室で見ていましたが、何とかクジラの潮吹きや尾っぽを見ることができました。
揺れに強い方が展望デッキの方がたくさん見れるようです。
パイナップルバナナケーキが美味しかったです。
If you're going to the observation deck, you need to prepare a hat and sunglasses that won't get blown away, as well as sunscreen.
展望デッキで見るなら飛ばされない帽子とサングラス、日焼け止めをご準備必要です。
この度は私共のスターオブホノルル号にご家族でお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。今回クジラの生態が見れて大変嬉しく思っております。お天気も良かった様子でゆったりと楽しんで頂き本当に良かったですね。又のお越しをお待ちしております。
I received an email the day before asking to change the show time from 8 o'clock to 7 o'clock. Since we could communicate in translation, there was no problem. A cheerful uncle chatted happily as we headed there, and it was fun♪ Even though it was in English, there were no issues.
8時代を7時代に変更してほしい、とショーでメールが前日に届きました。翻訳でやり取りできるので、問題なかった。陽気なおじ様が楽しくおしゃべりしながら向かい、楽しかったです♪英語だけど、問題なしでした。
There might be changes the day before, so it's better to check your email. Did you receive water? Just in case, bring some with you.
前日に変更があるかもしれないので、メールは確認した方がいい。水は貰えましたか、念の為持参。
During the hike up Diamond Head, I was with two Indian people, but for the subsequent tours, I was alone. I was able to receive proper explanations at each location, and I had a very meaningful time with plenty of time to spare. It was great to have enjoyable conversations while traveling as well.
ダイヤモンドヘッド登山の時はインド人2人も一緒でしたが、それ以降のツァーは私1人でした。各地でキチンと説明してもらえて時間も取ってもらえてとても有意義な時間を過ごすことが出来ました。移動中も楽しく話しが出来て良かったです。
Was a nice and fun experience never. Weather was really nice in the afternoon. There so much to do and see not enough time for everything lol . We also had a really good tour guid his name was Sam .
The Pearl Harbor Tour was everything I hoped it would be. Patrick was our very helpful and courteous bus driver and guide, and he was an excellent stand-in for Bob Hope who couldn’t be there. Patrick regaled us with jokes and historical anecdotes about Honolulu and Pearl Harbor. Though his Elvis Presley and Don Ho imitations need a little work, Patrick made the trip quite enjoyable. I did not previously know about Elvis Presley’s contribution to the Arizona Memorial, nor did I know that the Walmart in Oahu had to keep its Spam under lock and key because it is a highly pilfered item in Hawaii. Mahalo, Patrick.
Bus seats on the driver's right afford the best vantage to take pictures while in the Punch Bowl.
Although the weather was unfortunately rainy at times, riding the e-bike through Kualoa was very pleasant, and I would love to participate again. Since the bike can splash mud, I recommend wearing clothes that you don't mind getting dirty for those who will be joining in the future. The mud isn't just from the ground; it also includes oil from the four-wheeler buggies, which didn't come off even after washing at home. Also, sandals and Crocs are not allowed, and I was advised to buy water walking shoes sold at the souvenir shop. At the beginning of the tour, there is an explanation of the e-bikes and a test ride. It's not difficult, so I think anyone who can ride a regular bike will be fine. There will be time to stop and take photos at movie filming locations and air raid shelters. The guide speaks only English, so if you understand English, it will be even more enjoyable.
時折小雨の降るあいにくのお天気でしたが eバイクで駆けるクアロアは気持ちよくて
また参加したいです 自転車の泥がはねてズボンや背中が汚れますのでこれから参加される方は汚れてもいい服装をおすすめします 土の泥だけじゃなくて四輪バギーの油も含まれてるので帰宅後洗っても取れなかったです あと、サンダルやクロックスはNGで土産物屋に水中ウォーキング用の靴が売ってるのでそれを購入するよう言われました ツアーの始めにeバイクの説明やテスト走行があります 難しくはないので普通の自転車に乗れる人なら大丈夫だと思います 映画のロケ地や防空壕に立ち寄って写真を撮る時間をとってくれます ガイドは英語のみです 英語がわかればさらに楽しいものになるでしょう
You can watch the video for instructions and precautions. They will provide a video with Japanese subtitles, so those who don't understand English will be fine.
乗り方や注意点はビデオを見ます、日本語字幕のビデオを流してくれますので英語がわからない方も大丈夫
It was all in English, so I was really disappointed that I couldn't understand the staff's explanations. I was looking forward to the experience, but it felt a bit lacking.
全て英語だったので、スタッフの説明が全く分からなかったので残念。
折角の体験をタ楽しみにしていたのですが、少し物足りなかった。
I used it for a round trip to Ala Moana Center! The double-decker trolley was like an attraction and it was fun.
アラモアナセンターまでの往復で利用させて頂きました!
二階建てのトロリーはまるでアトラクションのようで楽しかったです。
The path has almost no shade and goes straight up. The last set of stairs now has a detour, which is reassuring. It took about 45 minutes to climb and 30 minutes to descend for a fourth grader.
日陰は、ほぼ無く細い道をひたすら登ります。
最後の階段は迂回路が出来たので安心です
小学生4年生で登り45分程度、下り30分程度でした
A hat and sneakers, water is essential.
帽子と運動靴、水は必須です
The driver's response was very polite. It seems that it's possible to take a regular bus, but in the early morning, this kind of shuttle service is more reassuring.
運転手さんの対応はご丁寧でした。
路線バスでも行けない事は無さそうですが、早朝の場合はこうした送迎サービスの方が安心です。
It was suggested that it's better to prepare a tip (the standard is about 15-20% of the tour price).
チップをご用意した方が良いとの事でした(ツアー料金の15〜20%程度が相場という圧)。
We participated in a Segway tour as a family. We were able to travel and sightsee distances that would be impossible to walk. It was fun to visit places that we couldn't reach by bus. The instructor was also kind and took a lot of photos for us. We really had a great time. Thank you very much!
セグウェイを家族で参加しました。
歩くのには無理な距離を移動して観光できました。バスでは行けない所も訪れて楽しかったです。インストラクターさんも親切で写真もいっぱい撮ってもらえました。本当に楽しかったです。ありがとうございました。
I experienced the USS Missouri, which was an active battleship until recently. There was so much I didn't know about the wartime situation, the Japanese Imperial Army, the Kamikaze attacks, and the Missouri's role after the Pacific War. It was very educational. Spending a whole day there was definitely worth it.
最近まで現役戦艦だったミズーリを体験。当時の戦況、日本帝国軍の状況、神風特攻隊の展示、太平洋戦争後のミズーリ等、知らないことがたくさんあって、とても勉強になりました。1日掛けても価値のあるミズーリ号でした。
The tour on the Star of Honolulu was great. They served snacks, and the atmosphere was nice. As for the whales, I think I saw them in the distance, and I might have caught a glimpse of a tail, but I’m not sure if I actually saw them. However, the cruise in the beautiful ocean was wonderful, and the weather was perfect, so I really enjoyed it. It might be best to think of it as a lucky bonus if you get to see whales while participating in the cruise.
スターオブホノルルでのツアー。お菓子もでてきて、雰囲気はよかったです。クジラに関しては、遠くにみえて、しっぽが少し見えた気がしたりなど、見えていないのかもしれません。ただ、美しい海でのクルーズ、気候も良くて本当に楽しむことができました、クルーズとして参加しくじらは見れればラッキーくらいで考えるのがいいかもしれません。
この度は私共のスターオブホノルル号にご夫婦でお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。朝のクルーズを楽しんで頂き大変嬉しく思っております。船上から見るダイヤモンドヘッドやワイキキも思い出の一つだと思います。次回は是非ともクジラのジャンプを見てほしいです。口コミも有難うございました。又のお越しをお待ちしております。
We had such a fun visit to the Manoa Chocolate Factory on Oahu with my toddler daughter. She loved it, and so did I.
The tour starts with a really interesting intro about how they source cacao locally, which gives the chocolates unique flavors from different islands. The chocolate fountain tasting was definitely a highlight for us. Everything was so rich and delicious.
We ended up picking up a few chocolates to take home. Highly recommend stopping by and supporting a local business like this.
Their designer is pretty good. Check out their merchandises at the gift shop.
We enjoyed the all day view of many areas of the island.
To conclude, I am extremely satisfied! I was thrilled to see whales swimming in the distance several times, catching glimpses of their tails and spouts! Although I couldn't see them up close, it was a wonderful memory of whale watching!
I had always wanted to see whales, and when I decided to go to Hawaii, I came across this tour and knew I had to participate. I was worried about seasickness on a small boat, so I made a reservation on the largest one I found, the Star of Honolulu. When I first boarded the boat, I was a bit anxious thinking it might sway more than expected, but once I went up to the upper deck, I found it wasn't a problem, possibly because I was standing! I recommend taking motion sickness medication if you're feeling uneasy.
The boat has four levels, and at first, we enjoyed pineapple banana bread and drinks on the first floor, which had chairs and tables. It was delicious! Once the boat started moving, there was a segment where they explained the size of the whales using ropes, and although I didn't understand much of the English, it was an interesting experience unique to a larger boat. The first floor was quite cold due to the air conditioning, so I recommend bringing a jacket. After the explanation, we were free to move around the boat, but the cold was only on the first floor. The view from the fourth deck was beautiful, with a clear sight of Diamond Head and more. When whales were spotted, an English announcement would indicate the direction, and even if you don't understand English well, the simple language and the fact that everyone moved at once made it clear. Although the whales were far away, I was glad to see them, even if I couldn't see the large ones up close. Whether you see whales or not depends on luck, but I think you can still enjoy cruising on a big boat even if you don't see them. I also think it's a great point of this tour that if you don't see any whales, they provide tickets to try again.
I had actually made a reservation for a certain day, but when I was waiting for the shuttle bus at the bus stop, the bus didn't come. After checking with the hotel staff, I was informed that the tour was canceled that day. Cancellations can happen suddenly due to bad weather, but I felt reassured that I received a full refund.
結論から言うと大満足です!クジラが何回か遠くの方で泳いでいるのが見えて尻尾や潮吹きも見れてすごい!と興奮しました。近くでは見ることが出来ませんでしたがとっても良い思い出になったホエールウォッチングでした!
ずっとクジラを見てみたくてハワイに行くと決まりこのツアーを見かけた時に絶対に参加したいと思い参加しました。小さい船だと船酔いが心配だったので見つけた中で一番大きかったスターオブホノルル号で予約しました。最初船に乗り込んだ時は意外と揺れるかも?と少し不安になりましたが上のデッキに出てからは立ってることもあったからなのか気にならなかったです!不安な方は酔い止めを飲むことを推奨します。
船は4階建てで始めは1階の椅子やテーブルがあるフロアでパイナップルバナナブレッドと飲み物をいただきました。美味しかったです!船が動き出すとクジラの大きさの説明などを実際にロープを使って説明するコーナーがあり、英語であまり内容はよくわからなかったですが大きい船ならではの体験で面白かったです。1階はクーラーが結構効いていて寒かったので上着を持っていくことをおすすめします。説明が終わると船内を自由に移動することができるのですが、寒かったのは1階のみでした。4階のデッキは眺めがよくダイヤモンドヘッドなども見えて綺麗でした。クジラが見えると時計の方向で英語のアナウンスが流れます。英語がわからなくても簡単な英語だったのと皆が一斉に動き出すのでわかります。遠くの方だったので実際に近くで大きいクジラを見ることは出来ませんでしたが遠くても見ることが出来て良かったです。クジラが見れるかどうかは運に左右されますが、見れなくても大きい船なのでクルージングするだけでも楽しめると思います。見れなかった場合もう一度見れるチケット?が配られるというのもこのツアーの良い点だと思います。
実際に一度予約していた日があったのですが当日バス乗り場でシャトルバスを待っていたらバスが来ず、ホテルのスタッフに確認してもらったところ今日はキャンセルということを伝えられました。天候が悪いと急に当日キャンセルされてしまう事もありますが、しっかりと返金されていたのでそこも安心だと思います。
It is recommended to bring a jacket as it can be cold inside the ship, and for those who are worried about seasickness, taking motion sickness medication is advisable. Since there may be sudden cancel
船内は寒いので上着を持っていくことと船酔いが心配な方は酔い止めを服用することを推奨します。急に当日キャンセルされてしまうこともあるので旅の日程に余裕を持って予約しておくと別日に予約し直すことが出来ます
この度は私共のスターオブホノルル号にご夫婦でお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。今回天候の関係ではじめのご予約がキャンセルになったことをお詫び申し上げます。但し二回目のご予約で朝のクルーズを楽しんで頂き大変嬉しく思っております。大変詳細な口コミとお写真も有難うございました。クジラの生態が見れてスタッフ一同光栄に思っております。次回もハワイでお待ちしております。
I've been living in Hawaii for six years now, and I finally participated in a whale watching tour that I've always wanted to do.
Although it was a cloudy day, the weather was just right—not too hot and not too cold. After checking in a bit early, I wandered around the Aloha Tower. When it was time to board, we first had the familiar souvenir photo opportunity that you often find in the U.S. (The staff will come around during the cruise to sell these photos.)
While enjoying coffee and muffins on the first floor, we received explanations (in English, of course), and after departing, we could watch from anywhere on the four-story cruise ship. The crew members were also diligently searching for whales, but unfortunately, we didn't encounter any that day... I definitely want to try again next year.
ハワイに住んで6年目。念願のホエールウォッチングツアーに参加しました。
当日は曇り空ではあったものの、暑くもなく寒くもなくちょうどよい天気でした。
ちょっと早めにチェックイン後、アロハタワーの周りをウロウロ。乗船の合図があったので乗り込むと、まずはアメリカでお馴染みのお土産用写真撮影がありました。
(この写真は、クルーズ中にスタッフが販売しにきます)
1階でコーヒーとマフィンを食べながら説明(もちろん英語)を受け、出港後は4階建てクルーズ船のどこでも好きな場所で見ることができます。
船員さんも一生懸命探してくれたのですが、あいにくこの日はクジラに遭遇することができず・・・。
来年またリベンジしたいと思いました。
It's bright, so sunglasses are a must.
まぶしいので、サングラスは必須です。
この度は私共のスターオブホノルル号にご夫婦でお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。今回残念ながらクジラが見れませんでしたが朝のクルーズを楽しんで頂き大変嬉しく思っております。来年のご予約お待ちしております。次回は是非ともクジラの生態がたくさん見れると良いですね。
Because of our schedule, we chose to take the sunrise tour to Diamond Head. There is only one company that offers it that I could tell. It is an expensive ride, but you are the first one there. Note that you arrive 45 minutes before the park opens so you will be waiting in line to get in. You will need to use your flashlight on your phone to get up to the top and the hike is moderately difficult. We were lucky and had a beautiful view on the top. The malsadas are a yummy treat at the end.