Makena meets Makena

After 14 long years (since we came up with the name) Makena has finally visited Makena Beach. We got there today and had lots of fun playing in the waves (which were a little big and powerful for some's liking).

The day started off early as we made the trek to La Perouse bay for what was supposed to be some of the best snorkeling in Hawaii. It was really cool driving through the lava flow. it's amazing what millions of tons of sharp rock can do to a farming area. We hiked out to the snorkeling spot called "The Aquarium." It was VERY windy and the water was quite rough except in the protected coves. Getting in was hard because of the sharp Lava. I cut my foot pretty bad. The snorkeling was okay but not anything compared to Honolua Bay. As we left, we encountered a parks guy putting up a CLOSED sign and found out we're some of the last people to be allowed in that area because it's going to close Aug. 1 because of it's cultural significance to the Hawaiian people (I guess it's less significant if we go there or maybe they're afraid that several dozen tourists a day will damage the rock hard, razor sharp lava). Anyway, glad we made it. After that we headed back to Makena beach and then drove home through Kihei, reinforcing our conviction that I'll never stay there again and that Napili is the best place in the world.

Rest day tomorrow and gramps comes tonight.