New Spectator Sport

I couldn't resist the juxtaposition of this sign with these chairs. Whale watching, maybe; but shark watching?

Only a few years ago there was no public transport (except private taxis) on Maui, and now there is regular service with double-decker buses. Things are a-changin'

Enjoy the Swim

 This morning was my first ocean swim since Monday's fatal shark attack, and my mind was working against me the entire time. In fact I even cut the swim short because of my worries.

None of the turtles I saw, who are prime food sources for big sharks, seemed the least bit concerned. And after my swim I noticed several snorkelers who were having a great time, laughing and joking amongst themselves.

So, I've decided that it is time for an attitude shift. If I commit to a swim, I need to banish all worries about being torn apart by big ocean predators. I need to just enjoy the swim.

Time for Action

This morning yet another person was killed by a shark in my back yard. Two deaths in the past few months in my neighborhood plus several bites within a couple of miles. This is getting out of hand. If the sharks don't get back in line I'm afraid that I am going to have to take action.

Fewer and Fewer

 Because of a recent shark attack just a little way down our South Maui shore, turnout was sparse for this morning's ocean swim.

And the crowd grew thinner as the swim through murky water progressed. From the nine who began the swim, only four of us emerged together at the end. Don't worry, the other five all got out safely, but only minutes after getting in.

Drama Under the Waves

I noticed way too many bubbles coming from this scuba diver below me on my swim this morning. Fortunately the tour leader was paying attention and was able to fix the breathey thingamajig quickly and efficiently. Nicely done.

Zombie Apocalypse

What is more surprising than walking through the woods and stumbling across an unexpected grave?

Why, stumbling across two graves - one of which has been broken open, of course.

Which begs the question, why is only one grave opened? A resurrection? The beginning of the zombie apocalypse? Family feud?  Hmmmm...

Invaded - Again

 Hordes of snorkelers and dolphins invaded my swim-space again this morning. You would think that with a whole ocean to swim in, they wouldn't have to crowd me; but that's okay. I'll find someplace else to swim next time. There's plenty of ocean to go around for everyone.

Click HERE for more photos from today's ocean swim.