Dives #61-64

I woke up at sunrise this morning to drive an hour out to Shark's Cove for a few dives. It's only about 30 miles away but when speed limits average about 35mph on this island, it's best never to be in a rush. I've seen some beautiful scenic drives in my day but the one out to Haleiwa is honestly one of the best. The way the palm trees were lazily blowing in the fresh morning breeze and the open air fruit stands reminded me of some of the best driving through Mozambique except this time I was driving 35 only because it was the speed limit, not 30 because of the massive craters (potholes). Rolling in at 7:55 allowed the perfect amount of time to get situated and set up before the dive. I dove with a couple guys (Jeremy and Mitch) and later Sonny, one of the guys in Conor's squadron, made it out to join us. The caves/swim-throughs were the best I've ever seen and I got to see my first sea turtle up close - way bigger than I expected.

On the way home while enjoying the scenery, I decided to make a stop at an open-air market for a coconut (see above). When I was walking back to the car I heard a loud crunch. I ran back out to the front of the stand (t-shirt, bathing suit, and barefoot with a coconut in one hand haha) and what to my wondering eyes should appear but a bright red mustang and an old guy whom smashed its rear. I called the police before realizing that I had no clue where I was and quickly passed the phone to one of the ladies working the stand while I went to check on the drivers. Aside from substantial shock, everyone involved seemed to be okay. The mustang looked salvageable, but the poor old man's car was in very bad shape and seemed to be fatally wounded.

My exciting day ended with watering the lawn, watching Serbia deny Austria a spot in the World Cup, making dinner, and telling Bruce (Meg's rabbit) he wasn't supposed to eat my clothes, my computer, a cupboard, paper, etc.

I dive Mokolua (the Mokes) tomorrow which should be a lot of fun. However, I need to wake up early so I'm going to slip away to bed right now.