As our jeep came with a very efficient cooler box, a beach umbrella and 2 beach chairs, we thought it only fair to have a beach day.

The choppy waves in this tiny bay, make for ideal for surf jumping.

A sandwich and some lovely grapes, was an early lunch ( in the beach chairs ).

We attracted a flock of sparrows, anxious to join us for lunch.

The tide was high, we moved our camp several times to higher ground as the waves crept ever closer.

How's this for a morning view? This and a young man trying to teach himself to surf, he's going to ache later.

Back to the hotel for a very quick shower & off on a cruise.

Captain Cooks dinner cruise, a 3 minute walk from our hotel.

Our complimentary cocktails, Ians Hawaiian long island ice tea & my purple thing ( I didn't care what it was as long as it came with a flower, but it only came with a slice of dried orange).

We had a lovely lady in a traditional headress, telling tales of the lore of the gods & their time in the Kailua Bay, and a Hawaiian guitarist who sang covers of popular songs and Hawaiian favorites.

Bear Beer A-belia, Ian loved this beer can and its logitude & lattitude design, If you have an hour or 2 to spare, ask him to take you through the signifigance...

The legend of the fire god Pele, she is apparently alive and well in this cliff face, ( see her eyes just to the left of the post, she didn't win any beauty contests ).

The Captain Cook monument a link to the UK , a tiny tract of land here is officially british soil. The laundry adorning the railings is not part of the monument,

On the journey back we encountered a school of playful dolphins.

The cruise took in the setting of the sun, providing a great photo opportunity.

Back at the hotel, it's time to try to repack the cases for tomorrows flight.

More adventures as we head off to O'Ahu ( The Island with Honalulu on it ).

Sleep well dear reader, & Bon Voyage Big Island xx