We had no trouble getting up early to get ready for our first day at the beach, due to the time zone difference. One of the benefits of a condo over a hotel, is we were able to use all their beach gear. A closet in the bathroom was full of beach chairs, coolers, straw mats, and boogie boards. There were also some pool noodles and sand castle equipment! We were set.
We got to the beach parking lot a few minutes before 9am and they were already letting people in. it was good we got there early; by the time we had unpacked all the kids and gear from the car, the parking lot was already half full. We already knew this was one of the most popular beaches, but what we didn't know is that this was also a cruise ship day. Wednesdays and Saturdays cruise ships docked and the town filled up with cruisers. The ship provided a shuttle/bus right to the beaches.
I was bit surprised that such a popular beach had so little actual beachfront. Most of the beach was lava rock that created wonderful little tide pools and harbors for sea turtles and crabs. Also, and this is the main reason this beach is so popular, is that the lava rock out in the water created a wonderful little habitat for the tropical fish--snorkeling paradise! Adam and I took turns using the mask and fins we rented. Adam took the underwater camera out to take some shots. I have to get them developed still, but the views were awesome, even with about 100 plus other snorkelers in and out of the water.
We tried to get the kids to take a peek in the water with their goggles. The closest they came was to lean over the edge of the boogie board and look down at the fish from the surface of the water.
They had more fun exploring the shore and taking turns riding on the boogie board. We spent most of the day here at the beach. Sam had fun at lunch chasing the little birds away from our towels. A soon as you pull out food of any kind at least 6 little guys would show up looking for crumbs.
I was the only one unlucky enough to get burned, and mine was only across my back where I couldn't reach well enough to get good sunscreen coverage. At first I was a bit self-conscious about not looking good in my swimsuit, but five minutes on the beach was enough to put my mind to rest. Women, and men for that matter, of every size and age were shoved into bikinis (speedos) and wandering freely up and down the shore.
The afternoon was spent back at the condo resting and vegging in front of the tv.
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I worried about the same thing in Hawaii since I had just had Lauren 3 months before we went. But I looked excellent compared to 90% of the people on the beach wearing half of what I was!
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