We didn't master surfing. It's very hard and very strenous. We found we lack the strength and flexibility to "pop up" when we catch a wave. We would catch them, but not be able to pop from being prone on the board to standing. I kept getting stuck at kneeling. And paddling is exhausting.
But we were successful at paddle surfing. It, too, is strenuous and requires balance, but we could do it. You can see deep into the water from the standing position. I watched a turtle fly under my board. And you can catch waves. But I wasn't able to keep my balance. If we lived here we would buy boards and get better at it.
Linda wanted surf shots of us to photoshop onto big North Short waves.
And we acquired a volunteer pet. Look closely at our kitchen counter.
We leave this time tomorrow. We've been saying goodbyes: to the lovely women who give Linda their leis when they greet her, to the hula kids, to out sister missionaries who have had dinner with us as much as we could get them, to the beach.
We didn't master surfing. It's very hard and very strenous. We found we lack the strength and flexibility to "pop up" when we catch a wave. We would catch them, but not be able to pop from being prone on the board to standing. I kept getting stuck at kneeling. And paddling is exhausting. 
We visited the PCC and Waimea Valley with Chuck and Elaine and Stephanie. New flowers and plants, and some shopping. We found a colorful eucalyptus tree trunk and jade vine flowers 40 feet up in a tree. Have you ever seen a flower this aqua color? The center is purple!
