It's just getting too close to when we are leaving. We know we would like
to take the kids for another dolphins adventure but the lack of vis and high
swell is concerning to us and we have been wondering if the trip would be worth
going. We would like to take the kids up to the sumit of Haleakala to see the
goodies that it has to offer, photograph the silverswords and take in the view
but the overcast weather and clouds have us worried about vis up top as well. I
don't feel we are finished exploring the water world and would love to do
another beach snorkel before we go. After much discussion, it was decided that
today we would head to the farthest point on the northwest side of the island
and do a snorkel at Kapalua Bay. It would serve to see how the swell, vis and
weather was and then we would decide if a dolphin watch would be good.
First off, was a trip on down to the pool though to go for a swim while
daddy slept in and woke up. Cammie has been really missing her bed back home
and hasnt been sleeping well. She likes to sleep horizontally across the bed,
with our king size bed its a pain in the butt but doable with this little queen
bed its impossible. When you toss in a cold the end result is a very fitful
restless sleep for everyone.
When we got back from the pool we loaded the kids with the gear into the
van and started our scenic trip around the island. I love looking at the ocean
and the waves rolling in. I love the smell of the air. I love the vast
difference between the rainy side of the west Mali amounting and the dry dessert
like side. As we passed Lahaina and then Kaanapali, we were entering into a
side of Maui we had only seen once before and then we went beyond even that.
The landscape changed back and forth between the dryness and the landscaped
tourist areas, finally into a lush forest with towering trees that stretched out
with and numerous different plants growing on and around them. Walking into the
first was like going to visit the wood elves. The canopy was astounding and we
felt so small and insignificant looking up. The kids saw some neat spiders and
webs that were huge. We continued the walk through the woods until we reached a
rocky bay with several people around both in and out of the water. There were a
couple boats anchored and snorkelers in the water. We were eager to gear up and
get in. Wile Bobby took advantage of the woods and their privacy for a bathroom
break, I tried convincing Cam there there were no waves here that we're huge.
(Cam loves that words - Everything is huge these days). When we were all ready
we swam out in to some wonderful coral formations, hidden eels and numerous fish
species with a couple turtles thrown in. It was an incredibly beautiful dive
and made us feel pretty good about booking our adventure to see whales
again.
We stopped in Lahaina for lunch and then home to the pool. Supper wasn't a
extraordinary fare. I swear there won't be any pasta, cheese or bread in our
diet for a very long time when we get home. The kids were very petered out
after our busy day an they were eager to fall asleep and dream.
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