Since we haven't been able to camp for a couple of months now due to our soccer schedule, we took a short holiday about two weeks ago.

We had a blast!

The kids got to see critters.











We saw a bunch of other birds, all kinds of fish, and turtles that aren't pictured. We were also planning on doing a koke frog hunt but didn't get to.

Not a critter. Too bad the dragon boats weren't running.



Footprints in the sand.





Sunset from our lanai.



We were treated to a fireworks display. Normally, the fireworks is on Friday nights. I wonder if my contact had arranged a special one for us. Sorry for the bad picture. My camera is great for outside shots in the day, but dim light pictures are kind of crappy.




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We spent much time in the water.













Diamond Head from kayak.



Playing in the sand and catching little fish. My daughter wanted to keep them and take them home and was so distraught when she had to let them go.



Between the two of them, they caught about 20 or so of the little guys using dolphin hunting techniques.




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They were soooo pooped after as we headed home.



In addition to our little getaway, we have also been taking them swimming at least 3-4 times a week.







In the past two weeks we had teppenyaki twice. The girls liked the show, especially all the fire and the onion volcano. My wife and I liked the scallops, lobster, shrimp and steak!





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Yesterday, we took the girls to Shark's Cove to play in the tide pools. Breaking waves made this little waterfall.



My oldest with one of many sea cucumbers she and her buddies found.



There was a whole lot of swimming, exploring and playing going on.



The kids caught a bunch of critters. From the not so challenging sea cucumbers and sea snails, to various crabs to a bunch of different fish including a baby puffer fish. All creatures were released back into the sea including this hermit crab.



We saw lots of fish that rapidly swim away as you try to approach.



Including this baby barracuda, which couldn't have been more than a foot or so long. I haven't had barracuda steaks in years, but they are good eating. The last one we caught was about 3 - 3 1/2 feet long and we ended up giving it away as we were searching for our prize of lobster and kumu.



I tried bruddah Vec's fish calling to no avail. Maybe I was dangling and jiggling the wrong "bait."

Funny though, when the fish swim away as you walk near them, they will come close to you if you swim slowly and quietly.

This guy was arms length from me.



But I did manage to catch a little mermaid.




Sorry about the large amount of pictures.

The end...for now.

Great pictures Aloha, and you don't post enough pictures. Always enjoy seeing your travels.

Arrrggghhh....
The first little bits of snow fell here today, mixed with drizzling rain

Somehow your pictures make me feel the cold more.

Snow here today also.

I think Aloha lives in Paradise?

Mike

Guys, thanks for your comments.

Snow...brrrrr. I think I live in paradise too.