2006-Nov. 6---Ahihi snorkeling!

I couldn't do it!!!  I couldn't go the whole week without getting in the ocean!  I thought Dad would sit on the beach and read a book, but he said he wanted to get in, too.  So we went back to the bay I was marveling at several days ago.

 Immediately we saw a ton of fish!  Even a large baracuda

 The entrance isn't very easy, but it's worth the trouble.

 surgeonfish

 threadfin butterflyfish

 yellow tang

 blue trevelly (jack)

 My dream home!!!

leather back jack

 moorish idol

 black triggerfish

 ornate butterflyfish

 parrotfish

 convict tangs and a triggerfish

 another view of Ahihi bay

The whole area past here is part of the Ahihi reserve, too.  We drove through the lava fields again and enjoyed the views of Haleakala.

 out past Ahihi bay

 we even stopped at a couple other beaches in South Maui.

 that outcropping looked inviting for snorkeling!

 heading down to the water.

 I went to check it out for a few minutes while dad sat out this time.

 Then we hung out on the beach for a bit.

Perfect day!  I loved seeing all the other sites around Maui, but I really love being in the water!