Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Giggling Mermaids

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 Swimming with Maui's Mermaids (and friends) is always a playful experience.

Today was no exception with lots of giggles to go around.

Click HERE for more photos from this morning's ocean swim.

http://www.tropicallight.com/swim1/30jan18LP/30jan18LP.html

Monday, January 29, 2018

Any Given Sunday

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On any given Sunday people gather on the shore, mostly in pink caps, to head out into the ocean to do their own thing. Yesterday was no exception and lots of fun was had all around.

Click HERE for more photos from yesterday.

http://www.tropicallight.com/swim1/28jan18sm/28jan18sm.html

Sunday, January 28, 2018

Escape

The swimmers completed the Kahului Escape Room this afternoon. What a fun and exciting adventure. 

Friday, January 26, 2018

Reef Cleanup and More

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I had the opportunity to head out with a great group of people to help cleanup a way too small stretch of reef this morning. And to help celebrate Alan's birthday. Woo Hoo!

Many mahalos to the magnificent Maui Snorkel Charters for a GREAT oceangoing experience.

Click HERE for lots more photos from this morning's adventures.

http://www.tropicallight.com/swim1/26jan18boat/26jan18boat.html

Thursday, January 25, 2018

Droning On


 Drones, drones everywhere.

I don't know about where you live, but I can't get away from drones here in South Maui. They are extremely popular, both as toys and as photographic tools. No, I don't have one. Yet.


Tuesday, January 23, 2018

A Thing of Poetry


I was privileged to swim with Maui's Mermaids (and friends) this morning. We were treated to a Nudibranch and two (count them - two) poetry recitals.

Click HERE for a few more photographs from today's adventure.


Monday, January 22, 2018

Pink Caps Have FUN

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 Maui's Pink Cap Swimmers know how to have FUN. For us, the wilder, the better.

We are mixing it up and trying different swim spots.

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

http://www.tropicallight.com/swim1/21jan18ahihi/21jan18ahihi.html

Friday, January 19, 2018

Iao Visit


Whenever I find myself in Wailuku, I try to swing up and visit the Iao Valley.

As always, it was well worth the detour; although I was glad for the sweater I had stashed in my car.


Thursday, January 18, 2018

Fish Behaving


I got to swim with a few of Maui's Mermaids this morning.

We made sure the whale bones were still in place and the fish were behaving.


Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Feeling a Part Of

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I love feeling included, and Maui's Mermaids and Spinner Dolphins always make me feel that way.

This morning we saw two spectacular Nudibranchs (middle photo) on a very clear water swim.

Click HERE for more photos from today's ocean swim.
 
http://www.tropicallight.com/swim1/16jan18LP/16jan18LP.html

Sunday, January 14, 2018

Less or More Ideal


Less than ideal ocean conditions got us out to yet another location for our Sunday morning swim today.

What a fun group of people!

Click HERE for a few more photos from this morning's ocean swim.


Wednesday, January 10, 2018

Brush Storage


We proudly display a piece by this plein-aire Maui artist. I love her method of brush storage.

The sunsets have been lovely the last few days and have included lots of humpback whale activity.


Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Allowed to Tag Along


 It is always a joy getting out into the ocean with friends.

This morning Maui's Mermaids (and friends) allowed me to tag along.


Sunday, January 7, 2018

Shaking It Up

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http://www.tropicallight.com/swim1/07jan18LP/07jan18LP.htmlThe Maui Pink Cap swimmers decided to add spice to the new year by trying a different swim locale.

We were visited by two different Manta Rays as we explored the shore.

Click HERE for more photos from this morning's ocean swim.

http://www.tropicallight.com/swim1/07jan18LP/07jan18LP.html

Wednesday, January 3, 2018

Ease Back In


I am completely fed up with this cold/flu thing which I've had off and (mostly) on since the middle of November! Every time I feel well enough to get out and experience life, I get slammed HARD and end up back in bed.

Anyway, enough whining. Now that I'm feeling somewhat better, I will ease back into my normal life instead of diving in full-force.