Snorkeling at Hanauma Bay

Hanauma Bay for fabulous snorkeling

Today started slowly, as a result of last night’s drinks. Dom and I woke late and ordered room service lunch, then were collected by M & J to head to the eastern side of the island to snorkel.

I really enjoyed the drive through the suburbs and along the spectacular coastline to Hanauma Bay, a protected marine park. We hired snorkel and flippers for $7.50 each and found some free space on the beach. It was a Saturday afternoon in summer holidays, so it was a popular place to be. There was plenty of sea space for all and we had a blissful couple of hours watching the many and varied sea creatures go about their daily business. M & J even spotted two sea turtles.

Further around the east coast, J took us to dinner at Haeiwa Joe’s, a favourite restaurant with views over the craggy mountain peaks. The house specialty was prime rib, which the boys both ordered. The steaks were massive, but impressively, both finished. The meat was very tasty, and not at all as expensive as the ‘Market Price’ we had expected.

I enjoyed travelling on the highways as they cut back through the mountain ranges via tunnels through to Waikiki.

We all said goodbye and then Dom and I did a last trip into Waikiki for a few souvenirs. There are many people out at night, making for a quite festive and comfortable atmosphere. We sat on the beach for a while, looking at the stars and trying to pick the northern hemisphere constellations.