Lighthouse

The next afternoon, the Andersons and Linda walked to one of the many golf courses near us to attend an Art and Music Festival. They were disappointed in what they found - maybe 6 vendors and one guy playing his guitar and singing. They enjoyed the walk. That evening, we split the team up and the Andersons went to a Hula and Fire Dance demo while Linda and I rested and used the area around the pool. It was very relaxing and we enjoyed the time together just resting and enjoying the sun we had.

View from the parking lot outside the refuge.

On Thursday, we went to the Kilauea Point Lighthouse National Wildlife Refuge and explored that area. This refuse hosts one of the largest populations of nesting seabirds in the state. It is the northernmost point of the main Hawaiian Islands. The Lighthouse sits on a spit of lava rock protected to the north by a small island. The light serves to warn ships of the rock island and the mainland. The views are spectacular.

That afternoon was spent at Anini Beach where Mike snorkeled and the ladies lay in the sun and went beachcombing. I sat in the shade enjoying the breeze, watching the windsurfers.

Kilauea Point Lighthouse.

The breakwater island north of the lighthouse.

Looking west to the Anini Beach area from the lighthouse.

Snorkeling and sunning at Anini Beach.

Guarding the shade.