Day 11:

The west side of the island is beckoning us with its white beaches.  The four-wheel-drive is essential as we drive through the lava fields.

Lucky for us we had an islander that could open coconuts without a machete.

Not many waves here.  The lava and coral break them up before they can reach us.  Leisure time for wading and snorkeling again. 

Kekaha Kai State Park is the name of this white beach.  Dad, Keller and Ray are snorkeling in the center of the picture.  Look for the red swim suit.

Kandy sparks up a conversation with a young boy.

Mikela calls grandma on her birthday.  Cell phones are something else.

Who is this picture of?

Rebeca runs away from a beached bum. 

'A'A lava in the background and Pahoehoe in the foreground.

On our way home to Waikoloa Village we see distinct lava flows.

The next sunset highlighted an evening with dinner and the Wilson's.

We actually took these shots...they are not postcards.

It doesn't get much better than this!

This sunset waited for us to take pictures.

Hawaiian sunset number 11 comes to an end.

Now we can get down to eating.  We had swordfish, lobster bisque, and lava flows.

Well, the sunset wanted me to take even more pictures!

One more chance at the "green flash."

Fine food and a couple of drinks and it's time for Rebeca to hula.

She was a natural. 

We all think she is, but even the announcer said it looked like she had done this before.

The kiki on the left "knew" she was dancing...it just was not obvious to us.

A memorable moment for Rebeca.

Piña Coladas every evening we could have as we relaxed in the lanai.  No wonder noni smells like dirty feet. 

That was our last evening in Hawaii.  We awaited our departure the next evening.  We were happy, relaxed and tired.  Does that make sense?