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our "princess" |
Shalom,
Glad to all be around still. For those of you who thought the world was going to end on the 21st of December 2012, should have read something a wise being said 2000+ years ago: "No man knows the day or hour".
We had some special "visitors" to the island recently and had a wonderful time with them. Below are a few photos of some of our adventures.
My relative,
Jeronimo, brought loads of kite surf gear and an abundance of patience from the mainland. He needed both of these as he attempted to get me up and on, rather than merely
in, the water. By the way, did you know that one can drink
some level of salt
water and be just fine, regardless of how it may feel at the moment. If
you ever try to learn to kite surf, you will know what I mean. I never really was able to actually get on the water, on the board. I did however have some experience getting launched
over the water. As I was accelerated out of the foot straps of the board, and skipped
across the water with the kite flying through the
power zone, (there's an
understatement) I felt like I was surely flying. Kind of like "to infinity and beyond". It can be very thrilling. I have a new definition of
"kite flying" now. It is better when you fly the kite rather than the kite flying you.
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Jeronimo & Abba in background, Gertie & LeeAnn foreground |
We had a great time learning to surf in Haleiwa and near the research pier by makapuu.
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after the session |
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Henny rockin on the short board |
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Only the sun going down gets these surfers off the water (Henny, Abe, LeeAnn) |
We had a good time in Haleiwa surfing and stand up paddle boarding (SUP). We also saw two turtles on the beach.
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pupuloa beach |
This place was super cool. Pounders is the name of this beach for good reason.
If you don't duck dive at the right time you will surely be pounded.
Abba still has water in his ears weeks later. The waves were enjoyed by
all. What was not enjoyed was that one of the group, ok it was me, stepped in
cold human poo poo (not mine). can you say "truly revolting" ? I don't dare go into details for the pain of the memory. lets just say I hope it was a once in a lifetime event. We couldn't decide on renaming the beach
pupu-ondafoota or
pupuloa (poopoolowuh).
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LeeAnn and Abe after Haleiwa session |
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paying tribute to Taylor Swift |
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Kailua babes |
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Antee Lucinda and cousin LeeAnn with shorter peoples |
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Charlotte |
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cuzs, cuzes?, LeeAnn & Abe |
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how many can fit in a one bedroom? |
It appears that Abba forgot to mention one thing that happened besides the "pu" in/at "pupuloa". LeeAnn, Abe, and I experienced the Man-O-War sting, Abe for the second time. I was honestly surprised at how much it actually did sting. Let's say I was out of the water pretty fast. Ouch.
ReplyDeleteIt was great fun watching my fam get POUNDED in some of those waves rising way above their heads. I personally preferred playing in the waves after they broke instead of where they were breaking, but it sure was hilarious watching them. Sometimes a huge wave would come and I would just see hands and feet, and then a head come up afterwards laughing at getting "harshed upon". :)
~Ella
Such fun adventures! I love it (except the disgusting bits). ~ Auntie Cheryl
ReplyDeleteWhat a GREAT narative and fantastic pictures! Fun memories and beautiful people! Looking forward to seeing you! You've all gotten taller since we saw you last!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Aunt Brenda
P.S. I haven't seen any Taliah pictures, yet!