Woke up this morning to a great sunrise with not too many clouds in the sky. We had a 7:30 am appointment with Keala for a Paddle Board lesson in Hilo Bay. As we drove out the gate Keala pointed toward Mauna Kea and there it was, 14,000 feet and clear of clouds. Later from the bay we could see both Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa.
We paddle boarded up the Wailoa River into a beautiful park so we could get used to standing on the boards. We did get a little time on the bay before we finished, but Keala (the Owner of our rental) was a great teacher. And since she was sure she wouldn’t fall off her board she took our camera and took some great pictures.
After paddle boarding we went back to Kapoho Tide Pools. Steve gave us some masks and snorkles and we saw a lot of fish and coral. Back in Hilo we ate lunch at Sombat’s Fresh Thai Cuisine, recommended by Steve and Keala and really good.
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After lunch we got an Hawaiian Shaved Ice at Wilson’s.
I am so glad you are having wonderful weather but can’t say the same for us. It rained all day with wind and cool temps.We didn’t leave the house ,I was afraid we wouldn’t get back up the hill so hope tomorrow is better. Looks like you did really well with the boards.Such beautiful scenery. Love the pictures and keep them coming. Love ya both.
What a fun day, I am sure you will remember it a long long time. Beautiful clear day for seeing the mountain in the clouds. Our fugitive gave the police and sheriff departments a merry go around today, but I think he got away. They said they discovered his rifle and some other guns but did not find him. Too bad…..anyway back to the real world of Hawaii. Have fun!