Wiakiki Going Home

This was our first trip to Oahu and we really enjoyed it.  It was a great spot for our long weekend away. 
Flying out of Oahu we flew right by Waikiki.  

Flying over Diamond Head you can see the crater.

As we hit the mainland we flew over the Channel Islands and then travelled down the 101 so I could see exactly where we were.  This is the intersection of 101 and 23 and our house is a little bit below the reservoir in the middle of the picture.

Waikiki Day 3

The highlight of the trip was going back out on the Manu Kai and snorkeling with the turtles.  

There is a natural turtle breeding ground not far off the shore where the turtles are plentiful.

There was a naturalist/photographer on board who pulled this octopus out of its hiding spot.  I don\’t think the octopus was very happy. 

The octopus was stuck on me. 

The following pictures were taken by the Manu Kai naturalist even though my watermark is on them.

Quinn did not want to get too close to the octopus. 

Back to my camera. 

I love this.  Quinn imitating a turtle?

 

On this trip was another Australian boy, Will,  who Quinn had met the previous day.  After the snorkeling they took turns belly flopping off the boat. 

Hanging out on the nets. 

We took a sail around Diamond Head before heading back to shore. 

Look at that gorgeous water.

On Saturday evening the main street was closed for a big party so we ventured out.  Check out this huge banyon tree.  

Lots and lots of people. 

 King Kamehameha statue, lei offerings, and sunset. 

Another great day in paradise.