Busy Honu

Saturday (27th) we cruised around hoping to hit a good beach. Unfortunately the bad weather on Friday wiped out many of the beaches/or parking spots, so we headed to Laniakea beach. I chucked my badge and Honu Guardian t-shirt in my bag just in case I was needed. Turned out I was! Andy had to leave at the end of his shift, and the follow-on people were not able to make it. Joanne showed at 3 to cover the evening shift. We had Genbu (my chosen honu) up, and precious came up later. When Joanne came, she let me scan the turtles and check their microchip numbers; it was too cool! Two honu were feeding in the rocks to the east; a large male and a juvenile. I sent photos to Joanne (the orgs. co-founder) and she ID'd the male as Brutus. It was awesome to see those guys so active. Normally I just see them sleeping on the beach.

Touristy stuff

Friday (December 26) we went to Waikiki, and Ala Moana mall. Another touristy day as we showed Mark around Oahu. That's me with Gus, a banyan tree in the Hale Koa hotel's garden. Mark and Guy let me take their pic on Waikiki beach (Diamond Head is in the background). Later that evening a huge lightning storm wiped out the entire island's electricity. Thank goodness we'd already made it home, and really glad we have a grill. I threw some chicken on, and we had a nice evening on the patio while our neighbors exploded some of their stashed fireworks. In was kind of exciting!