Yesterday, Sun 31 Aug, Jason and I woke up to another beautiful and relaxing day in paradise. After a leisurely breakfast of cereal, Kona coffee and fresh pineapple, we head out to Kaanapali beach, a 20 minute drive from our place to snorkel. In 2003, it was voted the best beach in the world. Kaanapali beach is located a mist five story condos and hotels complex, leading Jason and I to first believe we would not be able to enjoy the beach. However, Hawaii does it right; all beaches are free with public access rights. Jason and I drove until we found the beach access sign, parked in the free parking and hit the beach. We snorkeled close to the shoreline until 1 pm, adding new fish sightings to our list. (Jason took a lot pictures with his waterproof disposable camera.) After reapplying sunscreen and relaxing on the beach, we hit the local chain Maui Tacos for a quick lunch, "It's Mexican with Mauitude!". Even with SPF 50, we soon realized that being in the intense Hawaiian sun had done some damage to our exposed backs. We kept a low profile the rest of the day with some shopping at Wal-Mart for aloe gel. We ended the day watching the sunset over the ocean at Hanakaoo Beach Park, where many local families had gathered enjoying the picnic areas and playing tunes on their ukuleles. Tomorrow, Jason and I hope to snorkel again at Napili Bay in the early morning and then take a trip to Iao Valley State Park and Wailea.
01 September 2008
Voted best beach in the world
Yesterday, Sun 31 Aug, Jason and I woke up to another beautiful and relaxing day in paradise. After a leisurely breakfast of cereal, Kona coffee and fresh pineapple, we head out to Kaanapali beach, a 20 minute drive from our place to snorkel. In 2003, it was voted the best beach in the world. Kaanapali beach is located a mist five story condos and hotels complex, leading Jason and I to first believe we would not be able to enjoy the beach. However, Hawaii does it right; all beaches are free with public access rights. Jason and I drove until we found the beach access sign, parked in the free parking and hit the beach. We snorkeled close to the shoreline until 1 pm, adding new fish sightings to our list. (Jason took a lot pictures with his waterproof disposable camera.) After reapplying sunscreen and relaxing on the beach, we hit the local chain Maui Tacos for a quick lunch, "It's Mexican with Mauitude!". Even with SPF 50, we soon realized that being in the intense Hawaiian sun had done some damage to our exposed backs. We kept a low profile the rest of the day with some shopping at Wal-Mart for aloe gel. We ended the day watching the sunset over the ocean at Hanakaoo Beach Park, where many local families had gathered enjoying the picnic areas and playing tunes on their ukuleles. Tomorrow, Jason and I hope to snorkel again at Napili Bay in the early morning and then take a trip to Iao Valley State Park and Wailea.
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