Next stop was Maui, the next-oldest in the volcanic island chain. As the Hawaiian chain drifts westward on the Pacific plate, the island volcanoes drift off the “hot spot” and cease to be active. So there’s just these magnificent old volcano cones in peaceful blue water, with the added advantage that they won’t start spewing lethal gases and molten rock at a moment’s notice…
At one point they threw me overboard….
….but I found a way back on. Arrrrrr!!!!
There were also whales and dolphins swimming around the boat all day, and we went snorkelling with sea turtles the size of truck tyres.
The sea cratures did not oblige us with photo opportunities, so you’ll just have to believe me. They were there. In the water. With us. OK?
2 responses so far ↓
Robin and Aileen, Australia // April 16, 2009 at 9:27 pm
Interesting to see the two sets of photos side by side. Thanks again for your Christmas card.
Robin and Aileen
Air Monitor // May 12, 2009 at 4:41 pm
As an Aussie in Chicago, it is great to see other expats traveling and enjoying the world. Never been to Hawaii other than a stop-over, but would love to go.