Discoveries!

Aloha!  It has been awhile since I've posted so I thought I would bring everyone up to date.  In the past week Gail and I worked through colds and lots of rain, even by local standards (yes, people do fall ill here and yes, it does rain in Hawaii- albeit it is a warm rain), so we kept a low profile and just chilled.

On Sunday we drove to Waikiki where the sun shone bright and went swimming.  It felt so good to be in the water again, and we instantly felt better.  Later, we walked to Duke's to listen to Henry Kapono (Duke's on Sunday!) and enjoyed a wonderful dinner.

Monday found us at our favorite ice cream parlor working on our resumes and appreciating the company of people.  We also experienced an amazing raw food lunch, and yes, it was delicious!  The parlor also host raw food dinners once a month.  We went a few weeks ago and listened to some terrific live music, savored an incredible meal, we met more wonderful people, and had a very good time.  By the way, if you have never tried a raw food meal, give it a go.  I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.

But, as good as things have been, I have to say the highlight of our week has been the discovery of our beach across the street.  We have gone before but not to swim as the waves were huge.   But the waves have calmed down considerably and so after lunch on Monday, Gail and I went snorkeling and it was such an awesome experience.  We swam among turtles and a myriad of colorful and intriguing fish.   On Tuesday we watched a turtle grazing on the coral and just floating about.  We stayed with it for quite a long while (at a respectful distance).  It was so mesmerizing.  I cannot begin to describe how beautiful these creatures truly are,  so graceful and calm. 

We have been snorkeling everyday and have found it to be such a serene experience.  The muted quietness and the gentle motion of the waves is very therapeutic, and there is just something so enlightening about observing life under the waves…

Take care and enjoy, 
- Mahalo