our last aloha from hawaii

It's Tuesday and we finally discovered the best snorkeling place on the island. Our previous ventures were beautiful, but there was a 'swell in', so they say, throughout southwest Maui, where we have been staying, creating waves and choppy water even at the special fish preserves. So, we drove north of Kaanapali, to Honolua Bay. As you can see below, it is a completely protected bay with very calm water. We finally saw a sea turtle! ...(double click any photo for a larger version)