North Shore Day

Flat conditions at Pipeline

Jack Johnson and daughter

Our day finished as it began, dining in the shadow of Diamond Head.  Breakfast was at the locally famous Diamond Head Cafe and Grill.  Tracy took us to this favorite spot, for another stop on their locals only tour!

The recommended meal was the pancakes which were fruit flavored: pancake with coconut syrup, blueberry, and banana were all choices.  Dylan, being the pioneer that he was opted for the REAL local favorite, named as such:  Loco Moco.  Fried rice, topped with a burger, topped by a fried egg, slathered in gravy.  He finished it with a smile, as his arteries attempted to slam shut in mid beat of his heart.

Loading up all the kids and families into two SUV's we headed past my old  (Navy) stomping grounds by Barber's Point, joining the H3 to the North shore.   We passed all the sugar cane fields, pineapple fields, and again cresting the center plains of Oahu, were excited to see the Pacific shores of the North shore.

As the traffic slowed for another pristine beach day, we found a couple of parking spots near our snorkeling destination of Shark's Cove.

Our recently purchased gear was put to good use, as we observed many of the local fish in the lava rock and coral bottom of the snorkeling paradise.  In addition to the tropical fish tank feel of the watery swim, we also saw 4 sea turtles swimming with us.  The first one was a green turtle, and the remaining 3 were hawksbills, very neat.

It was fun for us to go to the Pipeline, named for it's winter waves, however, it was flat in the summer.  Still a legendary spot, and a must see for a surfing family.

Even more exciting than seeing the Pipeline, was to see one of its famous riders.  We saw Jack Johnson and his family chilling on the beach in front of his house.  A celeb sighting of the famous surfer, musician, and movie producer.  As Dylan stated, "we observed him in his natural habitat"  We all hummed Bubbletoes, Better Together, and Banana Pancakes for the rest of the day.  Feeling like were pretty local at this point.

These activities comprised most of our day, and after the hour ride back to Waikiki area, we stopped at Teddy's "Bigger Burgers" for some more local fare.  Bigger Burgers for all, and we got them to go, to be consumed in "Operation Red Wings" park in the shadow of the great Diamondhead.

Another absolutely perfect day, and making our way home, we checked out Keiko's, the local surf spot to see that the South swell has started to turn on, and it should be really big Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.  We are eager with anticipation.