Gail and I went snorkeling this afternoon and got quite a surprise. When we left the studio it was cloudy and windy but nothing unusual.
When we got to the beach, families were enjoying the afternoon and some fishermen were casting for their dinner. We put our gear on and began our outing. The waves were a bit bigger than usual and with the wind blowing it made for a fairly strong current, but nothing that was unsafe. After a while of swimming around I began to hear something odd and felt something hitting my back. I popped up to see that a storm was coming through fast and hard.
I did a quick scan for Gail to make sure that she was ok and when we made eye contact we just smiled, shrugged our shoulders and went back to snorkeling. The sound of rain underwater was pretty cool to hear and the rain felt like a gentle massage on my back. I kept popping up to watch the waves coming at me and the dark water swirling all around. I looked up and down the beach and what was a lively scene just minutes before, was now a deserted stretch of sand, which made for an erie and surreal feeling.
After we were done and got out of the water we were met with a torrential downpour. We retrieved our now-soaked towel and things and began our walk home. By that time the wind really kicked up and the rain got heavier and it felt like we were getting pelted by light hail, which surprisingly, did have a bit if a sting to it. Nonetheless, we kept laughing like school kids and enjoyed it all the way home.
Hot showers were in order and once showered and dry, we were starving so we broke into the pupus, which tonight was cone sushi and pickled ginger. Ono kine grindz, brah!
Today, as is with most days here, we continue to be awed with life on these islands. And time and time again, just when we think we are getting the hang of it, we experience something new and exciting that puts a welcomed twist in our days.
Take care and enjoy,
- Mahalo
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