North Shore

We journeyed up to the North Shore last Sunday. I had my first soccer game in the morning. Then Danielle, Ruth Gabbi and Jacqui picked me up and we headed North.

Danielle and Ruth took an African dance class at the Pupukea community center, while Gabbi and Jacqui met our friends Jason, Lynn, Elijah, and Oliver at the beach right next to it. After Danielle and Ruth got out of class and cooled off, we ate lunch and walked a little bit down the road to Waimea.

Waimea Bay is one of the most beautiful and fun beaches on the island. In the summer, the water is like glass, we're getting to the time of year when the surf is moderate. The waves at Waimea form this incredible surge that pushes you up the shore and then pulls you back into the ocean. It is really a ton of fun to play around in the surge. In another month or so, we won't be able to get into the ocean most days because the surf will be dangerous. For now, we'll take advantage of the awesome water and scenery!

The east end of Waimea Bay even has some pretty good snorkeling...

The view looking west along Waimea Beach.

The kids having a blast, as usual!

Finally, we caught the sunset at Haleiwa Beach Park. It was an awesome sunset with some nice waves and surfers to watch. One father, daughter team was doing some great tricks, with her getting up on dad's shoulders and a variety of other stunts!



There was a nearly full moon that night. We actually did a full moon hike the following night at Makapu'u.