Hawaii - Part 2

 Hmmm.   

Should I wear this accessory to compliment my swim suit 

. . . and demonstrate due caution?

 

I'll consider that ~ next time.

Moving on.

There are really cool waterfalls on the Big Island.

 

There are also really cool (and friendly) Hawaiian people.  

 

Disclaimer: 
I was wearing my post-snorkeling hair-do plus a wet dress due to a wet swimsuit. Ah, well.

  

While my friends were shopping,

I was "Talking Story" with this affable guy - above.

  On the islands, an informal conversation is known as ‘talk story’ where you slow down 

and take time to share ideas, stories, and opinions with the people around you.  

 The Big Island is volcanic 

and there's plenty of lava to prove it.

 

  Wave after wave, the ocean has slowly rounded the lava rocks til they look like giant pebbles.

  You can see the true power of the waves in this little video clip I made:

Ya never know when one of those waves will come out and ATTACK YOU.

However, the waters were always placid at our place.

Okay.  It wasn't exactly 'our place'.  We were just house-sitting.

Unfortunately, I didn't get a good shot of the house itself . . . just the pool, the gazebo and the magnificent view.

Inside, it was CLASSY.

However, you had to get used to the fact that geckos could drop into your lap from the ceiling.

 Yes.  It happened.  

 

Here's my favorite beach @ 10 a.m. on my 14th and last morning in Hawaii.

Nancy didn't 'need' a last round of snorkeling, but I did.

The beach and the waters beyond were mine, and mine alone.

In those waters, you can find the friendliest turtles ever!

(Refer to my earlier post on Hawaii to see one of them.)

Parting Shot:

One of my most favorite-ever experiences . . .

Getting LEI-ED in the Aloha State.

A big SHOUT OUT to Nancy, Shelly 

and most especially Karen 

for making this incredible Hawaii experience possible!