tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975306347330050350.post3185401840424724757..comments2024-01-26T10:47:23.032-08:00Comments on One Day in America: Snorkeling the Hawaiian Island of Kaua‘iOne Day in Americahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06908834658716123640noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975306347330050350.post-10949255370854815792012-07-19T07:19:04.414-07:002012-07-19T07:19:04.414-07:00Thanks, Rita, for recommending the guide to "...Thanks, Rita, for recommending the guide to "Hawai'i's Fishes"! I'm definitely in the snorkeler category, but as I learned in Costa Rica (and growing up in the Lakes Region of NH), there are pretty amazing sights to see with only a mask and snorkel!Vickie Bateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04935525489196514927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975306347330050350.post-63783775443284288482012-07-12T19:06:23.934-07:002012-07-12T19:06:23.934-07:00This type of adventure is indeed unique. I must a...This type of adventure is indeed unique. I must admit to being intimidated at first by the waters off the coast of Kaua‘i, as the surf can be much rougher than what I was used to in the Atlantic Ocean. <br />But after experiencing the undersea world of the south pacific I realized that Dave Barry was right—I was missing the whole point of the ocean by lounging on the beach—and so I got into the water to snorkel as often as possible. (And yes, that's me in the final photo.)<br /><br />Thanks for viewing and commenting, John!One Day in Americahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06908834658716123640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975306347330050350.post-76570610073096592462012-07-12T18:11:40.972-07:002012-07-12T18:11:40.972-07:00Well, first of all, I love your Dave Barry quote a...Well, first of all, I love your Dave Barry quote at the top of your Blog! So much is said with so little words!<br />Regarding the photos, they are all so gorgeous, and for me at least, are very unique. I have no experience with this type of adventure!<br /><br />I especially liked the last photo (subtitled "Undersea Life"). I'm unable to determine for certain if the person in the photo is you or Tim (I think it is you.) Regardless, I love the fish darting by in the foreground, with the human snorkeler in the background. What a perfect fulfillment of the quote at the top of your Blog. This photo clearly demonstrates that you were not "staring at the outside of the tent" during your stay in Hawaii!<br /><br />John1HappyHikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242409292439585691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975306347330050350.post-88707095096705155012012-07-11T18:18:22.455-07:002012-07-11T18:18:22.455-07:00Tim and I have been to Kaua‘i twice; it's the ...Tim and I have been to Kaua‘i twice; it's the only Hawaiian island we've visited. Yes, we think it's pretty close to paradise and we had a fabulous time! We're already talking about a return visit for more snorkeling adventures.<br /><br />The fish names are awesome, aren't they? To read about—and see spectacular photos of—all of Hawai‘i's fishes, check out the book "Hawaii's Fishes: A Guide for Snorkelers and Divers" by John P. Hoover.<br /><br />As always, thanks for your kind comments, Vickie.One Day in Americahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06908834658716123640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975306347330050350.post-13166634516735432552012-07-11T11:27:12.207-07:002012-07-11T11:27:12.207-07:00Hi Rita,
Blown away, as usual, by your (and Tim&#...Hi Rita,<br /><br />Blown away, as usual, by your (and Tim's) photos. Kaua'i is definitely on my list of places to visit (made it as far as Maui a few years ago), and it looks like paradise!<br /><br />What an amazing variety of fish there - and I love the names. <br /><br />Looks like you had a fabulous time (cold waters aside). Thanks for bringing back such gorgeous photos and sharing links to helpful resources for the prospective Kaua'i visitor.Vickie Bateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04935525489196514927noreply@blogger.com