Then Came the Stipes

Doug and Kim Stipe were in Maui for a business reward trip so they flew over to the Big Island before they headed home. We had a blast! It was a VERY busy 3 days but thoroughly enjoyed by all. They arrived Saturday afternoon, the plan was to pick them up and then hit a beach. Saturday morning before their flight came in I walked down to the shoreline access and took a few pictures of the surf.

These little yellow birds are all around the Waikoloa area.

Nice surf board....no surfer!!

My first whale sighting of the season.

Not a great whale picture but I was excited to see them from the shore.

This boat would have had a great view.

Walking to Makalawena Beach.

We chose this area because it isn't as busy on the
weekends as some beaches that have easier access.

Kim looks happy to be here!!

Not too crowded....on a Saturday afternoon.

A few surfers here, too.

My toes couldn't compete with Kim's "pedicured" tootsies!!

We ate our sack lunches and then it was time to hit the water!

At first Kim looked like she was going to do battle with the waves....her fighting stance didn't slow them down at all.

I rather think they had a good time in the water!!

This nice guy on shore offered to take some pictures of all of us.

Kim had the "hold your nose" down really well.

Looks like Doug....the only one with a mustache.

I finally got out my underwater camera and took some "action" shots.

Love that face, Kim!!

Walking back...the sun was getting low.

Makalawena is the third of three beaches accessed by a
 pretty rough road and then a bit of a walk.
This was back at the second beach...on our way to the car....gorgeous sunset.

There's some great palm trees here....one is especially good for climbing.

Trying to get just the right angle for the picture.....not quite right here.

There....that's better...now it looks like he climbed a palm tree, for real.

Gotta love the sunsets!!  These beaches are really close to the airport....notice the airplane coming in to land.

Here is another good one.

Amazing SUN!!

On the way home we stopped by the Waikoloa Queens Shops to watch
and listen to the group, Kohala.  Charles (far left) plays in this acoustical guitar group.