Humpbacks in Love

I promised whale pictures. It took patience. I saw one splash out of the water periodically, but every time I grabbed my camera, she disappeared. Finally two decided to dance. They were totally in love as not one of them felt the need to thrust themselves out of the water completely. They were content to just be close to one another.

Another amazing day at a new beach: Hapuna. The most beautiful beach in N. America, apparently. We did some serious boogie boarding and some serious snorkeling. I LOVE boogie boarding! It is amazingly good fun. And Theresa and Joop and Kyran led Mist and I out on a very long snorkel in the ocean--in deep water--no where to rest one's weary flippers. The closest shore was shear rock, no beach. I felt triumphant that I was able to snorkel so far. T and Joop continued on even farther, into a bay. But being a relatively new snorkeler, I headed back to shore with Mist and Kyr.

Pip so wanted to boogie board--so I helped her. All was fun and games until a big wave capsized her sideways and she rolled off and under the surf. I decided perhaps she is still a little too young to boogie board. Tabs isn't that keen on snorkeling--when she actually sees fish she becomes afraid that they'll attack. However, she spent alot of time out, playing the the waves.

Theresa had our family back to Morning Fire Ranch for a most delicious Hawaiian meal. SO good: Hawaiian chicken, rice, papaya salad, green beans and oranges. Tabs got burnt yesterday despite sunscreen and I broke out in a horrible blotchy, itchy rash all over my body. I think I got too much sun--a type of allergic reaction to the intense heat. The afternoon heat is intolerable for us fair skinned orchids.

We are supposed to go to another amazing beach this morning. I am definitely sitting under the umbrella all day when I'm not snorkeling. And poor Tabs cheeks and nose are the worst--I don't even want her in the sun today. But this is Hawaii--we want to be in the ocean all day. What to do?