Under the Sea and Luau
Today we embarked on our under the sea adventure. We drove to a nearby park early in the morning to meet our own personal kayaking guide - Chris. The morning started with a little safety instruction, then we saddled up on kayaks and paddled out across the ocean. I was with Olivia, Katelyn was with Doug and I was so proud of Ava - she was brave enough to take out her own kayak. We had fun gliding on the kayaks across the beautiful water until we found a perfect spot near the reef to hop in and snorkel. Ava, Olivia, Doug and I jumped in right away...Kate needed some persuading (or to be pulled in on the count of 3 by Doug and I...we are mean parents!). I can understand the intimidation - but she ended up looking under the water and saw how magical it was! So much beauty-a whole new world under the sea. We swam with sea turtles, all kinds of beautiful and colorful fish (including the humuhumu!), eels, starfish ...