On this day my German friend Stefan rented a Jeep or a "yeep" as Lars calls it. We headed up to Hanauma bay which is not very far from Waikiki.
We met the rest of our group who took the bus as we could not all fit in the Jeep. We watched a short video about being respectful snorkelers , and headed down the hill to the bay.
We met the rest of our group who took the bus as we could not all fit in the Jeep. We watched a short video about being respectful snorkelers , and headed down the hill to the bay.
Hanauma Bay (pronounced "ha-NOW-mah", in Hawaiian, "Ha-nah-oo-mah") is a marine embayment formed within a volcanic cone or crater and located along the southeast coast of the Island of Oʻahu (just east of Honolulu) in the Hawaiian Islands. Hana means 'bay' and uma means 'shelter,' rendering "Shelter Bay" The "Bay" is a tautology: Hawaiians simply call this feature "Hanauma". Hanauma is one of the most popular tourist destinations on the Island and has suffered somewhat from overuse (at one time accommodating over three million visitors per year).
We snorkeled and saw amazing fish, and some even saw turtles. It was so neat to swim within inches of fish that were so colorful. And some were so big.
We took turns going out in pairs to explore, as I was sitting on the beach there was a rooster and two hens running the beach looking for shade, They settled on a spot under a beach chair. It is not uncommon to see wild roosters all throughout the island.
We headed back and watched the Waikiki sunset. Then It was time to get done up to go out for Corrie's (girl from portland) 30th birthday. We had sushi and walked down to Haagen Dazs!!! Jealous?
Look for more pictures coming soon!!!
4 comments:
Leah and I had a really rough experience at Hanauma Bay. The surf was choppy and we were only inches off the coral reefs. It took us another try before we could enjoy snorkeling.
Of course, it sounds like it's more fun if you have some Aussie girls with you.
I still got cut up on some reef. All the good stuff is on the far side of the reef and thats were the waves can slam you into some coral. I guess the tide was higher when we went because Corrie said it was hard to swim over the reef when she went a few days before.
Lucky you, Matt. Love your post everyday and will be sad when it is over. (Go again)
We went snorkeling in Mexico and for me it was really hard getting into the water knowing I was going to SEE everything! Dustin spotted this huge monster fish inches from his face and I was done after that!! Maybe if your not totally scared of swimming with fish it would be enjoyable!! Sounds fun and yes I AM jealous!!!
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