Day 3 in Oahu

Day 3: Shark Bate Hoo Ha Ha

For this first part, Mom please look away!

Look out behind!

Hawaii is unique in many ways, and its wildlife is no exception. As the most isolated island in the world, it has created quite the unique ecosystem. A significant player in said ecosystemis of course the shark. The Galapagos shark in particular can be see off the coast of North Shore. And how could we pass up an opportunity to see these guys up close and personal? North Shore Shark Adventures treated us to the most amazing way to observe these beauties, side by side in a (fingers crossed) SAFE and STURDY cage.

This adventure was worth every single penny. Not only did we get within arms reach of the sharks, we were also accompanied by hump back whales, and spinner dolphins who treated us to a little show. Of course I was looking the wrong way when it happened, but the dolphins lived up to their name, doing a little flip above water before retreating to hunting. Can't stress this enough, try to overlook the steep ticket price, if ever in the area this is a MUST.

OKAY MOM YOU CAN LOOK BACK!

Sunset Beach

North shore is also the epicenter for Hawaiian surf, this is where the pros do it. Which is why you will notice all of the pictures are of us on the shore. We're not quite up to tube riding yet, but check back in a few months! Our trip to North Shore would then, of course, not be complete without a trip to the iconic Sunset Beach. This may be the most beautiful place I've ever seen. I haven't edited any of these pictures, the water is actually that blue! Unfortunately, due to our delicate Canadian complexions we couldn't stay much longer than a half hour.

Which brings me to...

BURN UPDATE: as you can see by the pictures I have smartened up and upgraded to the long-sleeves for outside. But I think I will have to take sunscreen application off my list of special skills. I have no idea how this is happening, but instead of a regular burn I seem to be burning in small patches. One on either wrist, a patch on the neck, ankle, et cetera. It seems to me I have two options here: accept defeat and remain inside for the remainder of the vacation, or upgrade to SPF 200. I'll keep you updated.

Pineapple Whip

Our final stop today was the Dole Plantation. Which, for a pineapple lover, was heaven. I've never seen so many pineapple products in my life. It's a good thing I've already got a full suitcase because otherwise I'm sure I'd be the owner of a significant amount of pineapple memorabilia.

We have handed the keys back in for our Jeep (miss you already Jeep), so it'll be a more chill day in Honolulu again tomorrow. Hopefully  90% surfing!