Dive group Hawaii

Group shot before we left for our final diving day of diving. Went to 2 spots with large schooling fish and very nice caverns which we swam through. Light was shinning through coral and had a luminating feel. Bout to walk down to a street art festival on the square, nap, then New Years luau tonight.

King of the World!!!

Ok, my little titanic moment! Leonardo doesn't have nothing on me!! Off for our morning dive!! Come on sharks!!

Wood carvings

Several shops and street vendors carving wood statues right in front of you. Lots of talented craftsmen. Makes me wanna break out my chain saw!!!

Dinner tonight at Roys with friends. Had fish. Very good. Heading to bed. Last dive day tomorrow!

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Whale 2

Whales!!

Great day for diving today! Got some underwater pics of sharks about 120 ft down. Will post those later. Awesome day for whales. Several groups spotted giving us a show slapping and jumping out of the water! Truly amazing!!!

Lighted church

Lighted historic church next to our condo.

Pics on deck

Me and Mark taking a pic on way back to port. Maui in background. Heading to dinner with some friends tonight. Been going to bed like 8pm every nite, as diving is draining on me 'ol body !!

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Maui island

Picture of Maui island after our dive. Saw a few whales off in distance. It's tough to get a picture of them!! We are doing this part of the island via helicopter on Sunday before we leave. Should be some great waterfall shots!

Morning boat ride

Morning boat ride out to Molokini, which is a rock formation off the main island of Maui. Saw lots of colorful fishes and lobster. Some saw a really big manta ray and swam with him. Will try to snag some underwater pictures from someone and post.

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Boat and marina

Here's the boat we take out each day for our dives. Holds about 25 divers and crew.

Divers's Up!

Picture of other divers coming up. Water was so rough you had to grab a rope to follow. Boat rocking back and forth due to waves and current.

All for tonight. Heading to bed early here to keep rest in check for tomorrows dive.

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Scuba break

Took this on lunch break between dives. Saw lots of colorful fish swimming in schools. Yellow and blue ones . A big shark which was more curious about us and stayed a distance away.

Getting ready!

Mark gearing up for the dive at island of Molokai. About 45 minute boat ride to this island. Great views and water crashing on rocks. Did see a few whales in the distance along the way, but not close enough to snap a clear picture. Did a Dramamine patch today and ride was good and no chunking!! 

Morning boat ride

Took this picture on way out this morning for diving. Seas were rough, like the movie perfect storm! Great dive say. We all saw a large hammerhead shark in the distance.

Banyon Tree

Entire town of Lahaina is centered on a city block with this gigantic Banyon tree which was planted in mid 1800s, It has roots which reach down and forms an attaching tree. Really amazing. You can walk underneath it. Try to zoom in on this picture to see detail.

Off to bed early tonight to rest and prepare for Tuesday's dive near Malikai island. Did see a whale in the distance today. Could see fins come out of the water. Hopefully closer and a pic for you tomorrow!

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Malikai Falls portrait / Day 1 Scuba

Well. Today was first scuba outing. Seas were so rough, that I had a few chunking spells. Have to let your pride go when your doing that in front of 20 people!! Hey, nice to meet you....ugh ugh over boat! Made the dives still. Got a motion sickness patch for tomorrow!! Spent the afternoon resting, fluids, lunching and grocery shopping. Neat little town. Beach shops and restaurants. Took a fast pace painting class. What ya think? Still need practice. Its a start! Hahaha.

Mark gets Lei'd !!

World record! Mark gets Lei'd within 10 minutes of landing in Hawaii! They took his picture and forever posted him on the hall of fame wall at the airport!

Flight over Pacific

Sunny and billowing clouds

On way to Maui for Scuba

Just landed in LA en route to Hawaii for scuba trip until after the New Year. This is the famous LAX flight tower. Like a scene from the Jetsons! Will be blogging all week with some pics of our trip! Have a great Holiday!

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