We just got back in from the beach, just across the street from our condo. The sunset was great as usual. There is something about sunsets with palm trees in the foreground that makes it even more special. (I have added 2 pictures)
We drove up north along the coast just to explore and found a few nice beaches. One we knew about, Hapuna Beach (1 of the top 10 in the world, so "they" say). The other one was at Waialea Bay. It has lots of palms for shade, great white sand and the nicest looking water. Plus there seems to be lots of coral/rocks out a bit, so you know there is lots of good snorkling. We will go back for the day tomorrow or Sunday.
On our way up north we past about 30 miles (yes miles) of old lava fields. You can see a picture below. It just looks like miles and miles of black rock for as far as the eye can see. Some places have a bit of plant life but mostly just rock. There are 2 different kinds of dried lava. One looks like jagged rocks all over and the other looks like mounds of cow crap... only on a much larger scale.
We took a road cross county and went up into the mountains and came out on the other coast. It was 86f (at 10:00) when we started up into the mountains. They are not big mountains, I think the highest part was 3600 feet. The thing we noticed however, besides it dropping down to a nice 74, was that it was a lot greener. It is very dry this time of year down on this coast.
We ended up finding a statue of King Kamehameha. He was the King who united the Hawaiian Islands many many years ago. I guess before that all they did was fight :) I have no idea why... so hot and so beautiful all I would want to do is be at a beach.
Tomorrow is July 4th and we will take in the parade and fireworks and celebrate with the locals.
Good night from here and Good morning to you.
Glad someone is getting to the beach, certainly not me. Rain every day with a little sun to make it humid. I am beach deprived or depraved I am not sure which. I am jealous of the beautiful weather and awesome beaches but I still loves ya lol Enjoy!!! Bob
ReplyDeleteOh Bob... we hate the fact that it has been sunny here every day... oh and the heat(upper 80s)! We just hate that too :) Do you still love us now? :)
ReplyDeleteWe will bring back the heat and sun!
Wow, it sounds like a wonderful vacation. How care you think about coming back?! Looks like we'll have tons of of coffee/lunch time stories to tell. Happy 4th!
ReplyDeleteGlad you fellows are having a wonderful time. Hawaii looks like quite the paradise ... love the picture of the pineapple plant. Bigs Hugs.
ReplyDeletePeter and Maurice
Gidday to you both!
ReplyDeleteYou call that a beach?...... where are the waves and surfboarders.
Nah i'm actually jealous. i'm wearing my frenchie grey turtle neck sweater .Its actually cold in Brisbane during the day max of 17 today! OMG off to Sydney to see family and should get down to 8 degrees freezing.
You both looked stressed out relaxing and a constant smile on your faces.
monique finished first semester At uni and passed all her subjects WOW!
When you get home make contact as i have to give 6 months notice for leave for next year and need to work out some dates easy to cancel but not easy to get so need to apply soon.
Are you thinking of seeing New Zealand while out here too? 3 hr flight across to the long white cloud.
enjoy the cocktails sunsets and warmth kiss kiss and hugs Love Angela