Time flies...

We enjoyed our trip to the North Shore so much that we are already plotting our return for next year. There are so many reasons to go back. We especially enjoyed the sleepy feel and slow pace of the windward side of the island. At the top of our list though, are the many different beaches to explore. Each sandy spot that we visited was unique. There were great reefs for snorkeling, waves for surfing, sun for tanning, and of course - sand for combing. Here are a few shots of the beaches where we stayed long enough to snap a pic or two.

Secret Beach

Anini Beach

Larsons Beach

Hanalei Bay

Island diversity

Located more than 2,ooo miles from the nearest continental shore, the Hawaiian archipelago is the most isolated group of islands in the world. Nonetheless, we've caught a glimpse of several species that have found their way here one way or another including animals not pictured below such as humpback whales and the great frigatebird.

green sea turtle

red-footed booby

monk seal

sea meghan

whitemouth moray eel

red-crested cardinal

Postcard from paradise

We'll keep the words brief to save space for pictures of the beautiful island. When not preparing for a tsunami evacuation we've been enjoying the North Shore.

Our greeting to the accommodations

The view from our lanai

Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge

Haena Beach and Bali Hai

Next post, local wildlife...