We went diving at Lanai Thursday morning with Extended Horizons. Loren drove, Victoria dove. Maren led the second team. Angie joined us today. The water was a bit too rough for some of the divers, including Maren, one of the divemasters, who got sick on the way out to the dive site. We found the refuge of the calmer waters to the west of the island first before returning to the First Cathedral. Beautiful fish. Nice topography. Saw whales and dolphins too.
Lori takes one small step for man... |
...one giant leap for mankind (with a gentle shove by Loren) |
Octopus hiding under coral |
A crab, hiding in a crevice, about to pinch the fish's nose |
A moray hides in a hole while being cleaned by shrimp |
Close-up of the same scene |
Mushroom coral |
Phyllidiella pustulosa |
Lots of fish gather under Sharkfin Rock |
Peacock grouper |
Banded urchin |
Lots o fish |
Hi Lori! |
Tiny bubbles... |
Angie hangs at the safety stop |
Whitemouthed moray |
Juvenile rockmover wrasse |
Sand hide--good name |
Angie in the cathedral |
Tiger cowry |
Spiny lobster |
Gold lace nudibranch |
Raccoon butterflyfish |
Frog fish |
Bluestriped snapper |
Bandit angelfish |
Orangespine unicornfish |
Lori approaches a swim-through |
Ready... |
Get set... |
Go! |
Pinktail durgon |
Angie and Lori relax after the dive |
Loren driving home |
Captain Loren addressing his mates |
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Maren, feeling much better |
Victoria |
Loren and the boat |
A nice description of the dives, although I later learned that you need to dry the lens topside! |
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After diving, we had lunch with Angie at Java Jazz, a funky local hangout. Back at the B&B, we rinsed our gear, crashed again, and got ready in time for the Old Lahaina Luau with the gang. Great food, sexy hula girls. The performance told the history of Hawaii through dance, chanting, drumming, and music.
Opening dance number at the Old Lahaina Luau |
Our table at the luau |
We then crashed again, but didn't have to set the alarm. Yay!
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