Dolphins on Boxing Day

It was all about Spinner Dolphins and Maui Mermaids this morning.

A pod of dolphins came by to check us out at both the beginning and end of our ocean swim this morning. What a treat!

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Swimming on Christmas Eve

 The Maui Pink Cap Swimmers got to swim with two Manta Rays and Santa Claus on Christmas Eve! What could be better than that?

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Dramatic is Unusual

 Spectacular cloud formations are unusual here, so when I noticed these I grabbed my camera and started shooting.

A light rain was misting down when I took these, but within an hour the skies had cleared and it was hot and sunny once again.

Any Guesses

I noticed these guys as I was strolling along the shore.

Any guesses as to what they are?

Methinks

Once again I've been laid low by a nasty little cold, so no swimming (or much of anythinging) for me.

I did stop by on Sunday morning to see the Maui Pink Cap swimmers on their way. What a pleasant surprise to find Maggie back on the island again.

and...the lady doth protest too much, methinks...

Big River

The Wailuku River (formerly known as the Iao Stream) was really cranking today. This was my first time back since the major flood, and boy has it changed!

Back on the Trails

I have sadly been neglecting my hiking buddies; so it was great getting back on the trails this morning.

We encountered prodigious quantities of north shore driftwood and trees shaped by the strong trade winds.

Rescue Copter

 A small group talked me into a quick swim out to "the Aquarium" this morning. We saw turtles and fish and whales breaching in the distance. A helicopter even dropped down over us to see if we were all right.

Watching the World Go By

 Some days there's nothing nicer than finding a shady spot and contemplating on the passing world.

By now you all realize this is one of my favorite trees (I have posted who knows how many photos of it over the years).

Yin and yang creativity past the end of the road.

Good Cleaning

My swim this morning was disrupted by a big Manta Ray hanging around one particular coral head. This was the home of two Rainbow Wrasses who were busy giving the Manta a good, thorough cleaning.

Happy Birthday, Shaun

 This morning the Maui Pink Cap swimmers gathered to wish Shaun a Happy Birthday.

The ocean was clear and we all got a free ride back with the wind and waves pushing us all the way home.

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