My flight home was at 6:00 PM, so I opted for one of the ships excursions to the North Shore of Oahu, which would then take us to the airport. It was interesting, but quite unlike what the Road Scholar program offered with its informational lectures and expert guides.
Still, fun to see the area, which is famous for huge waves and surfing competitions. I was seated on the other side of the bus, so capturing the dramatic waves was tricky.
Tide pool with a tsunami area warning.
Beautiful views of the mist in the mountains as we drove.
The area was rich in macadamia farms, and we stopped at one of the factory shops.
The next stop was a cemetery and a Buddhist Temple.
We saw a few cattle egrets, so named because they are often found near or on top of cattle.
Ringing the sacred bell was very interesting.
Look closely and you'll see a log attached to a piece of rope. The rope is pulled, and the log retreats. When you let go of the rope, the log flies into the bell and strikes it with a soft "boom."
Small pineapple plants with tiny fruit.
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