Snorkeling at Hanauma Bay

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We were up early to go to Hanauma bay to go snorkeling. We got free snorkel gear from the hostel and then caught the bus up to the bay. We had to wait in a bit of a line and then watch a safety video so you dont wreck any of the reef or disturb any of the marine life.

We found a shady spot to sit and threw on some sunscreen and then walked down to the beach. It took us a while to get all our gear on and get it on right haha. The waves were really strong. Put our fins on and swam around a bit. I saw a couple of cool fishes including the state fish (Humuhumunukunukuapua’a) which I now know how to say. I was having trouble keeping water out of my mask so I kept getting salt water in the eye and then in my mouth which made me gag haha. Takes a bit to get used to snorkeling.

We did a couple of rounds of snorkeling and then caught the bus back into Waikiki. Had a shower and cleaned up and then walked over to the International Market. I bought a turtle necklace with a flower which is a design I wanted for a tattoo.

We had a drink at the Tree House Cafe. I had a pina colada smoothie served inside a pineapple. It was delish! And we all got to share the fresh pineapple from inside. Best pineapple ever. A couple of other girls had fresh coconuts and drank the juice inside.

Walked around a bit more before going out for dinner overlooking the water. Jenny and I had to get back to the hostel to pack up all our gear as we have to check out tomorrow.

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Photos

My snorkel gear
Hahaha too funny!!

Comments

[Daddyio]

Who's the Mermaid???
Love your snorkling pics!! I think I will have to make one of those pineapple drinks! We loved snorkeling in that samw spot-- the fish were awesome. Didn't see any turtles-- did you? Your pics of Hawaii bring back many great memories. Love Ya! Dad

[Gail]

Hi Laurene
I read the part about you reaching New Zealand, and now you are back in Hawaii. Are you trying to confuse me? Sounds like you are having a great vacation while I deal with skunks living under my front steps, bake pies, and start fall cleanup. Keep the news coming, I enjoy all the photos and entries.

[favorite cousin]

pinapple drink
that pineapple drink looks WAY better than the one you had at the family party! When we snorkled in Cuba I couldn't figure out why the mouth piece was salty - I was a bit disgusted thinking it was someone else's spit - good thing I'm cute :)

[Laurene]

Hahaha yes it is a good thing you're cute or you'd be in trouble!!! The pineapple drink was THE BEST thing I have ever drank!!! MMMMM mmmm good.