Aloha from Hawaii!

Aloha everyone. Been traveling across Ohau for the weekend to decompress in between everything. We've been to HI 4 times now and on one of those occasions, frequented all the major islands. Last time we were on Ohau we managed to get in Pearl Harbor, some sightseeing and some boogie boarding/swimming on Wikiki with Joshua. This time (since we weren't looking after Joshua) we've been able to cram more in. I suppose it helps that we're on this island for 4 days this time instead of 1. Here goes.

Hanama Bay: rated as one of the best snorkling spots on Ohau. Nice and calm but very murky water. Also very shallow so you'll hit your feet on rocks/coral if you aren't careful. There's a few fish here but not nearly as good as snorkling off Black Rock in Kaanapali Beach Maui. It costs $1 to park and $5 pp to get in. Then you have to sit through a video that makes you realize how many disrespectful people come to these islands without realizing the damage they can do.

Surfing: Yes I surf now. Got up and rode the very first wave I tried!!! I was on a battleship of a 12 foot board so turning was absolutely out of the question but I surfed a straight line so much I rubbed my chest raw. The instructure eventually left me out there to run by myself because I was doing it and it was down to practice at that point... and then he could try and get some more people out there. $35 isn't bad for that kind of fun. Go to the first kisok on the main beach, right by the oldest hotel in Wikiki and ask for Kevin. Great guy, and obviously not a bad teacher since I rode my first wave on the first try.

Polynesian culture center: Pretty cool place. It's run by the Mormons and they say no booze and only decaf coffee but money talks and you can buy REAL CAFFEENE in the form of coffee and cola's. Apart from the irony it's actually a great place. There's too much to see in one day because everything is organized like shows so you'll go from show to show. Samoa is great, so is Tahiti. There's a luau wich was ok (good food after the entire day of being there) and then a show at the end which was really cool. You'll spend a day here but I recommend it and I also recommend a tour bus so you don't have to drive home tired.

That's all for now.