We took the Beach Bus, number 22, to Hanauma Bay, which lets you off right at the entrance. You have to watch a short video about protecting the bay and marine life before going in. To get to the beach, you walk down a large hill. The views along this hillside are breathtaking.
We set ourselves up at the far end of the beach, where there was plenty of shade from a large tree. We also soon learned that the far end of the beach is where the sea turtles like to hang out. It was amazing to watch these awesome creatures swimming around in the clear waters.
We rented snorkel equipment and ventured out into the reef. The reef is just feet away from the shore meaning anyone old enough to put on a mask can snorkel here. There are plenty of fish to see as you swim throughout the reef. Many of the fish are quite large – I saw several over a couple of feet long. Most of the fish are colorful, with intricate patterns.
Each of the kids had their turn at snorkeling. Soraya went out with Ian for the longest time. She came back and reported she had seen a fish that was about two feet long.
It was very breezy on Monday, and the water was a bit choppy. We still were able to snorkel, but it did get a bit chilly once we were out of the water. Once we had finished all of our snacks and everyone had snorkeled, we decided to get back on the bus and come back to the apartment to relax.
I was able to get both Soraya and Tatiana to write stories about Hanauma Bay.
Here is Soraya's overview of the day:
We went to Hanauma bay. I saw a sea turtle. It was so cute! It kept on sticking its head out. And sometimes he stuck out his butt. It was funny. Then I went snorkeling with my Uncle Ian. We saw lots of fish. We even saw a fish that was 2 feet long! When it was time to go home, Dante needed to use the bathroom. They took a long time, so he and Uncle Ian missed the bus. They had to take the next bus. But we made it. Then we stayed home for a while. Then my mom wanted to go to the mall. So I took a shower, brushed my teeth, and my mom brushed my hair. I got ice cream at the mall.
Tatiana's was more fiction than fact:
Today we went to Hanauma Bay, a natural reserve in Honolulu, Hawaii.
But that’s all the boring stuff, now let’s get to the good stuff!
We were at the beach snorkeling, looking for the magic starfish. Me, Soraya, Assata, Raymi, and Dante. No one ever found it because it was so rare. If anyone in the world found it they would become rich and famous. As we were searching we saw a puffer fish. Since Dante was so stupid, he stupidly touched it and it puffed up and poked Dante. Silly Dante (again). We continued and saw a goldfish. What was a goldfish doing in the middle of the ocean? I thought. When Dante saw the goldfish he yelled Kaka! “Kaka?” I said. “Who’s Kaka?” I asked. “That goldfish right there,” he said. “Who names their goldfish Kaka?” I asked. “I do!” he said. He caught the goldfish and put it in his peeing cup. I thought it was gross.
Raymi sat in front of the computer for nearly an hour and all she had to say was:
Hi Grandma: are you coming to Hawaii? I like Hawaii. I am happy here, but I still miss Kansas and all my friends, and my teacher, Mrs. Tuell. I don't know what else to say so "bye, bye."
We will have to work with Raymi a bit more....
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