I have to mention here that the kids have now cottoned on to the concept of a "road trip" and are a little wary - questioning how long it's expected to be and what in it for them at the end. Given we're flying to LA tomorrow to begin our 24 nights in an RV, this is somewhat concerning. I-spy has already worn very thin:
Kid 1: "I-spy with my little eye, something beginning with P"
Kid 2: "Poo!!!"
Kid 1: "Yes!!!"
(raptuous laughter)
This can go on for up to 20 minutes, with the odd substitution of "wee" and "toilet", and then the pinching starts - argh! Oh well, thank goodness for iPads!! Overall they have been absolute troopers.
Anyway, back to the North Shore. While we're definitely visiting in the off peak for the big waves (winter: November to March) this whole area was spectacular! Sunset beach, Banzai/Pipeline, Waimea Bay all had beautiful beaches, gorgeous aqua water, and a decent wave - unfortunately for Trent no board hire!
We had a lovely afternoon swimming and watching the waves - just hanging out with a local Hawaiian Monk Seal!
Driving on from the North Shore, we checked out Turtle Bay Resort which is definitely somewhere we would love to return to for an extended stay - a great mix of swimming, snorkelling, surfing, golf, horse riding, with great facilities/restaurants thrown in.
On from Turtle Bay, we reached the picturesque Malaekehana Bay. This beach was packed with Local families (it was actually a public holiday when we went - King Kamehameha Day) and has loads of little beach huts, and camping facilities. A real find.
The drive back to Waikiki was equally picturesque, cutting through the lush, cloud covered mountains to pop out into the western sunshine of the Honolulu coast.
We dined at "Dukes" bar and grill that night, to pay our respects to Duke Kahanamoku and his contribution to Australia's surf culture.
A fab day in all.
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