We made a few stops on this afternoons excursions - First stop Makapu'u beach. The waves were breaking a lot further out than we had ever seen before, and there was a 4 ft drop in the beach, which we had also never seen before. The lifeguard came down to warn us of the surf conditions.

We left about 30 minutes later and headed to Sandy Beach. We enjoyed some food from the Wahoo's Taco truck, before lugging all of our stuff to the beach. When we got there the lifeguard came out and warned us of high surf. Tony decided he wanted to live today, so we left here as well. 

The lifeguard told us to check out Sherwood beach, which we hadn't been to before... so we made the drive to Waimanaloa Bay Park, which is where Sherwood beach is. 

This place was gorgeous - long beach, with calm surf and gorgeous views!

Perfect Blue Water

Manana Island or Rabbit Island 

From www.hawaiiweb.com "Manana Island is located on the Windward side of O'ahu, north of Makapu'u Point. The shape of the island actually resembles a rabbit but it was named Rabbit Island because rabbits actually live there after a rancher released the animals there. Today the island serves as a seabird sanctuary."

 Mokulua Islands - North and South. These 2 islands are also used as bird sanctuaries. 

From www.hawaiioirc.org "Mokulua translates as ‘two islands’ and is, indeed, made up of two volcanic islets; Moku Nui or North Mokulua and Moku Iki or South Mokulua. Together, they total 24 acres in size and reach elevations of 225 and 150 feet, respectively. They are located approximately 3/4 of a mile offshore from Lanikai. Both are remnants of the dike core of the Kailua Volcano, overlain by lava from subsequent Koolau eruptions. North Mokulua has two peaks and is the larger of the islets. It is separated from South Mokulua, which has only one peak, by a shallow channel 200 feet wide. Both islets have steep slopes, cliffs, and rocky shores. The sandy west beach of North Mokulua, however, is suitable for landing in good weather and is the destination of thousands of kayakers and other visitors coming across from Kailua each year."

 Tony and I with Rabbit Island in the background

Trying to take a good picture with these two is impossible

The boys are out surfing in Waikiki. They took the waterproof camera with them, so hopefully there will be more pics to come tonight!

12/12/09 Jill and Shannon Visit - Day 3

Saturday morning, Tony and the girls went surfing. We all went to Denny's for breakfast. After breakfast, Russell picked us up and we headed to the East side of the island to Makapu'u Beach.

Shannon couldn't believe that this is what they hiked the day before so she took some more pictures of Koko Head! See that small trail going up the center of the picture - that is what they hiked!!

It was a gorgeous day at Makapu'u Beach. The new waterproof camera was put to use again!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday night, we went to The Shore Bird again, to begin Shannon's Hawaiian Birthday Celebration. Her birthday began at 7pm our time (12am eastern).

The staff brought out a huge Brownie Sundae, and sang Happy Birthday.

 

 

Birthday celebration to be continued on Sunday...

Makapu'u Beach

Aloha! We have had a busy weekend so far... to top off our busy week. Last night we had a great dinner at Ruth's Chris in Waikiki. It will never compare to Capital Grille, but we were both very pleased with our steaks.

This morning we woke up early to rent a U-haul truck and took the extra mattress to Claude's house. We can now officially walk through our bedroom. Can't wait to put all of our clothes away in the dresser tomorrow! The clean laundry has been piling up with no place to go.

After returning the truck we went to Makapu'u Beach with Russell and John Michael. Makapu'u is on the East side of the island, and it was my first time on this side of the island. We passed Koko Head on the way which was HUGE and very steep. The beach we went to was sort of secluded and much quieter than Waikiki Beach - not too many people and absolutely gorgeous! It was so peaceful listening to the sounds of the ocean that I took a nice hour long nap while the boys were out bodyboarding.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The perfect shades of Blue

 

 

 

 

Tomorrow is Sunday beach day, followed by a much needed trip to Safeway!


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We will both be walking in the Juvenile Diabetes Walk for the Cure on November. 14, 2009. Please help us both reach our goals of $300 each and support our team Hawaii Terps! Mahalo!

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