Hawaii - Day 6

Being at Don's you'd think we would have slept well. Not. But the kids seem to be sleeping well. 

We hung out for awhile in the morning. The little boys are relaxed and playing well. It is good for them to have some unstructured play time. 

Mid-morning we decided to go to the Kaloko-Honokohau National Park, an oceanside park, to look for Honu, Hawaiian green sea turtles. We walked on a lava based path for about a quarter mile out through scrubby trees and brush to the beach. First we came to coarse sand, then an expanse of lava rock, with numerous tidal pools, then the typical pounding surf. It was sunny with a clear blue sky. 

We walked out across the lava to the water's edge and soon saw a good sized turtle sunning itself. Then another and another. Some were swimming just offshore, or maybe just floating with the waves. We walked along the shore. The children stopped counting turtles at 18.  Steve and I saw a black crab skittering across the rock.  There were terns running along the edge as well. 

All but Don and I kept walking. Don had parked himself in the shade of the trees and I soon joined him. The sun was hot. I enjoyed watching and listening to the surf.  The others continued walking til they came to a beach area where the sand extended to the water. The kids went swimming for awhile. 

We walked back to the parking area then to a local bar and fish market where Don often hangs out and is known by name. It's called Bite Me Fish Market Bar & Grill. So rustic there is just a Portapot, although the women are welcome to use the facilities at a restaurant next door.  We had fresh catch fish tacos. The guys had Kona beer. 

We came home. I had a headache and snoozed on the lounger. Lily took a long nap. The boys played outside. 

For dinner Don had gotten a couple red snapper from a fisherman friend. He fileted them this morning and then baked them tonight. It was delicious and I didn't realize what a rare and expensive fish this is, but learned it is usually available only in the high end restaurants.  Don treated us well!

We also polished off a fair amount of wine so hopefully we will sleep well tonight.