I felt a strong desire to show the kids the North Shore. We had one full day left and we planned to tour the island! We were making our way to the North shore and deciding which way to go. I decided to let my mom decide and have her way. Boy was I blessed for that decision. We stopped off at the Dole Plantation first for my mom to shop. Celia and I had an adventure and good fortune. We tapped on and opened a close clam an there were two beautiful purplish pearls inside. We made earrings out of them and it was a sweet and special bonding time with my daughter. After that we were off to see the Waimea botanical garden. I love the canopy of trees there and the waterfall you can swim up to at the end. Joseph was missing the internet, but the rest of us loved the nature. I did break my flip flop and walked back with one shoe. In the gift shop they had a great pair of comfy flip flops and all was well. We ate lunch there and saw to green geckos! My Dad was sore from all the walking so I got to drive. it was neat running around in an SUV in a mountain area, so beautiful. We found Hoomaluhia Botanical garden, It looked and felt like we were in Jurassic park, the movie. Joseph and I took a walk and saw the beautiful plants from all over the world.
We went to Tanya's for an early Christmas dinner. We were still waiting for dinner and it was suggested we go and explore the spitting caves. It was a nice hidden spot just a trail off of a residential street near the ocean. It was so windy and beautiful. The sun was starting to set and it reminded me of the headlands in Mendocino and I was protective of the kids near the cliff and rocks and we hurried home to Tanya's House. Dinner was lovely and we were very happy celebrating together and opening gifts for each other. After dinner Christian suggested we go night Kayaking. I was a little nervous about fish in the water and not being able to see much. We went and and I was glad I did. The water is so relaxing and checking out the holiday lights of the houses on the marina was fun. We rode around everywhere. It was a lot of exercise and my calves felt it the next few days. It was worth it. I have a new love for the water and for living near the ocean!
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