Day 2

We are in island mode and having fun. We spent most of the day by the pool and in the condo but we did venture into town to rent snorkel equipment. Since we paid for 2 hours of parking, Hector and I dragged the kids on a walk. They grumbled a bit because it was hot but I spotted an ice cream parlor so that stopped the bellyaching right away. Tyler settled for macadamia nut ice cream, Josh had mint chocolate chip and I had mud pie (Oreos in kona coffee ice cream). Hector wanted shave ice so he disappeared while we enjoyed the air con and ice cream. We soon caught up with him and his monster shave ice so of course we had to help him eat that too.

Best buds at the pool.

We kept walking and saw people fishing along the sea wall. A certain section of the sea wall and sidewalk would get sprayed periodlically which fascinated Joshua. Soon he and Tyler were braving the ocean in their water bender stance to fight the ocean. Lots of fun and laughter. :)

Insert excited screaming.

Found a small cove/harbor and the Kona Boyz shack that will rent SUP. Tyler and I can rent then just paddle on out. We will try it in the next few days. The boys enjoyed the small beach with sand and had a great time playing. Naturally, I told them not to get too wet since they had on street clothes but I looked away for a second and then Josh appeared in front of me soaking wet from head to toe! His reason was that he tried to do an air flip and somehow got totally wet. Oh well. :)

Colorful gecko at Kona Boyz shack.

sunset.

Gonna head out soon for a day of exploring and the volcano...