Twin Falls Trippin'

We stopped on the way to Hana to make the trek back to Twin Falls. Us and a few of our closest friends. It was a pretty walk, tho the smallest thought it was too hot, too far and too hard. He lived. Nothing like the promise of sugar cane juice at the end to help him make it through. Along the way, we saw interesting fruits and flowers.









We made it to the falls. They couldn't be accessed unless you trekked thru the little stream. I did that to get the picture of the falls. The people who write guide books should take a tour of Oregon waterfalls sometime. They'd have a better handle on the meaning of "majestic" if they did that. Still, very pretty, nice walk and good juice at the end.

Wicked Crazy Curves

Road to Hana

We decided to make the tourist trip to Hana today. It's a short journey, but it takes most of the day to drive there and back. There are a ridiculous number of one lane bridges and tight turns. It was a challenging drive, especially when oncoming drivers decided to take their half of the road from the middle. The views along the way are stunning. We also found a nice place to stop for refreshments - the boys split a plate of butter and garlic shrimp - so tasty!

Maui Rainbows

Tonight's Sunset

The Maui Ocean Center

We started our tourist activities at the Maui Ocean Center this morning. It's a nice aquarium with a great shark tank and tunnel. Part of the center seems a little dated (or perhaps we're jaded from having the last aquarium visit be to Monterey Bay), but we stumbled upon a super guide at several spots. He was very knowledgeable and gave a great presentation with the divers. The best part? No crowds. We were squished in Monterey, but here, it was relaxing and peaceful.






This pufferfish was my favorite. He wouldn't leave the diver alone and kept trying to break into the bag. The diver kept petting the fish and pushing it down. It was very dog-like behavior. And it's super cute in a homely kind of way.

Okay, the spotted eagle ray was pretty awesome, too. Graceful and voracious - it was an interesting combination.

Early Wakeup. Again.

They made it until 4:30 this morning. Gave us time for a little relaxation and photo opportunities. Ben also tried to spot some whales. I think we're just a little late.