April12-14
Day 6
We decided to take one guided excursion this trip, and since we have never been to Hawaii any time other than the summer, we decided it should be to see the whales. It was the very end of Humpback season, but they were still seeing a few stragglers that hadn't left yet. We weren't lucky enough to see those, but we were able to see a huge group of Hawaiian Pilot whales. We went with Captain Dan who is apparently the one to see if you want the best chance to find whales. We searched for a bit, but it didn't take long before we found this group. There were around 20 whales all swimming around and under our boat. We got to watch them for quite a while before they decided to swim away. They were so close I could almost reach out and pet them! They were breathtaking to watch, what incredible and beautiful animals. I was so happy we got to see them so close and watch them for so long. After the tour we walked around the docks so Matt could drool over the sailboats. Next we explored the Place of Refuge National Historic Park, Pu'uhonua o Honaunau, which was a refuge for defeated warriors and those who violated the sacred laws. It preserves aspects of traditional Hawaiian life. It was beautiful, quiet and almost reverent. We snorkeled at the beach right next door, nicknamed "two step beach". On our way home we stopped in Kona and snorkeled at White Sand Beach, aka Magic Sands, and then got snowies. That night we had a special dinner while watching the sunset at the Mauna Kea Resort, the Canoe House, as our fancy anniversary dinner.
Sunset Dinner at The Canoe House
Day 7
Our last full day we enjoyed more relaxing around the beach and pool. We both snorkeled at our beach, Anaeho'omalu Bay, took in the sun all day, and admired the resting turtles. We had drinks at the pool and dinner at our hotel, my 7th night of fish in a row I might add, I really am becoming a fish lover when it is so fresh like that.
Day 8
Most mornings we ate cereal in our room for breakfast, but our last morning we splurged and had the breakfast buffet at our hotel. I had oatmeal with coconut, pineapple, and macadamia nuts, so Hawaiian! We walked around the grounds one last time, and headed to the airport. We were so happy to see our girls, but it was a hard transition back to reality. Not that I was unsure, but it was a good reminder how much I love and adore my husband. We actually got to relax and be ourselves without responsibilities and obligations. How can you put a price tag on that? I can actually call this a true vacation!
I really loved some of the signs we saw, they are not ones you see commonly where we live!
Donkey Crossing, Banana Virus Quarantine, & Beware of Falling Cocunuts and Frawns were three of my favorites.
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