On a partly sunny day, Bill and I set out on our adventure to the Mokulua Islands. When we got there the beach was practically empty. So Bill dropped off the kayaks at the beach access and left to park. Its best to get there early because the parking situation is crazy. Im not sure what time we actually started at but it was hot. There was a light breeze so it made it a little more comfortable on the paddle over. About half way there, my arms were burning, and it seemed like we were so far. But i'm pretty sure its 0.75miles to get there one way, but it felt like 50miles.
Once we finally got to Moku nui, the larger island of the two, I was so relieved. Bill asked me how the paddle to Chinaman's hat was. And I replied, "not nearly as far." as I gasped for breath and was pouring with sweat. So we sat for a minute and I put on my hiking shoes. I had forgot to mention that to Bill so he ended up just hiking in his tabe's or water shoes. Not the best thing to wear on dry land.
We headed out on the northern side, contouring the edge of the island there were lots of holes with Shearwater birds in them. A really neat thing to see. We just had to be carful not to step on any of them. They make a weird humming sound if you get near them. As we got around to the far side of the island. Bill and I didn't expect to see another little island. It was hidden in a little cove-like area. Really neat place. It had a small channel that went around it with a little area that made it good for swimming. But we never went in. We got some pictures in and headed back to the kayaks.
After we shoved off on our kayaks we took our time and soaked up the beauty of the island. Truly something to experience. Our next stop was Chinaman's Hat. More paddling, yay.
Mokulua Islands. Meaning "two islands".
On the north side of the island.
A look at the islet and mini lagoon.
Bill down below.
A view of Kailua.
Looking toward the Lanikai pill boxes also known
as Ka'iwa.
View of Moku Iki and Waimanalo.
Off the cliffside.
The islet.
Looking on the right of the islet.
A look to the left of the islet.
Shearwater nesting.
Shearwater.
Moku nui.
Moku iki.
