More fun from Hawaii

Mike and I have had an eventful couple of days. After our hiking experience, we thought we had had our fill of 911 calls. However, Thursday night, we found ourselves calling 911, yet again. I'm am not going to tell you about that one. I am going to let Mike write a post that tells all about it.

Backing up to Thursday morning, Mike and I drove over to Hanauma Bay to go snorkeling. The weather was picture perfect, as were the fish swimming around the coral reef. After snorkeling, we had a relaxing dinner and a long walk on the beach.

Today (Friday), we played around the resort. After lunch, we met some friends from North Pole down at the beach and chatted for a while. We then went to the pool and played in the water. This evening, we had a nice dinner overlooking the beach and the ocean. Afterwards, we went for a stroll along the beach and watched fireworks that were put on by our hotel. Feeling content, we came up to our room and suddenly noticed the beautiful moon that was shining brightly in the Hawaiian sky.

Tomorrow is our last full day in Hawaii. We fly home to Alaska on Sunday. It is sad for me. I am enjoying the warm weather and the sun. We still have 3 feet of snow on the ground and below zero temperatures at night. However, it won't be long until we have 24 hours of daylight and 70 degree days in the Interior of Alaska!

The moon was so big tonight!

This feathered friend finds refuge from the 40 MPH winds.

Hanauma Bay is one of the most
beautiful beaches in Hawaii.

Hanauma Bay is an old volcanic crater that flooded

hundreds of years ago and formed a bay.

Waves crash on the volcanic rocks

and create a spectacular sight.

The coral reef is home to dozens of species of fish.

Sea turtles are often found

in the bay in the early morning.

After a day of snorkeling, Mike is

so hungry he could eat a tourist.