Really winding down in Hawaii.

This is really a different beach than we are used to seeing. You, who have been here (Hapuna Beach at the Prince Resort) will notice the difference. See how there is ocean, sand, WATER, then a little sand and then the green umbrellas? Usually there is ocean, a lot of sand and then the green umbrellas. Today they had signs up everywhere stating "no swimming" due to rip tides. There were people in the water riding the waves, but not out very far and no swimming and no snorkeling. Actually there were kids snorkeling in the water up high on the sand. I guess they were watching the sand crabs who were frantic about the wild waters. There would be a few waves like normal and then a series of huge waves would come rushing water almost up to the umbrellas. It was also difficult walking on the beach because the sand wasn't packed. It was something we had never seen in all the many, many times we'd been to this beach.

During the day we did things around here to get ready to go home. We cleaned all the sand out of the car, so we are done with the beach. Tomorrow we'll get the suitcases out and pack, as well as bathe the dogs, and a bunch more stuff.

Tonight was our last Friday to go see Braddah Smitty and Bob Dwyer joined us. We had a great time visiting with him, and Braddah Smitty was great, too. Bob had never heard him and he enjoyed it as much as we did, I think. Auntie Mabel and her grandson, Shawny were there and danced, so we enjoyed them, too. What a wonderful way to finish off our trip. Monday we'll do some more touring around Kona, but we're pretty much finishing up this trip this weekend. Thank you God for a wonderful experience.