Today I found out that I can’t snorkel. Or at least I tried for 15 minutes, got fed up with it and quit. It’s just not for me. I’m not a very good swimmer to begin with. I have a tendency to panic in water. The main objective of snorkeling is to relax and just float along and watch the fish. Water had a tendency to get in my snorkel. Plus I like to stop and rest ever so often. After becoming frustrated I stood up. A lady near me said “You know, everytime you stand you kill coral.” “Sorry,” I said. Later I figured she was stating the obvious, as I had watched the same video she had watched. I was feeling bad already about the snorkeling not being very easy, and now this woman was throwing fuel on the fire by making me feel bad about killing coral.
I figured enough was enough and I just went back to the beach and took somewhat of a nap, catching a nice burn in the process.

Afterwards we drove around the east side. Great views.

My Hawaii adventure will soon becoming to an end. I’ve had a wonderful time and got some great photos. I’ve concentrated on getting great pictures. Driving to the most pictureques spots. Somehow I know some people will tell me that I really missed out by not doing a particular activity. Helicopter rides…watching sunrise from Diamondhead….going to a lua. However I refuse to be disappointed. I’ve already made a list of things to do on my next trip, which I don’t know when it will happen. Maybe some people find fulfillment in experiencing the tourist activities above. However I find fulfillment in simply experiencing life.