We had to head out early this morning to board a boat to take us to the Molikini crater. Hubby and Racer took some motion sickness medication to avoid any accidents from happening on our 5.5 hour boat ride. It helped them not to get sick but it made them both very groggy.
Molikini was once a cone volcano that erupted thousands of years ago. After blowing it's top it left a crater that still can be seen today. It is located east off the island of Maui. It is now referred to today as an island non inhabitable. People are not permitted on the island but it is one of the world's best places to snorkel and scuba dive.
The snorkeling in Molikini was just perfect that day. God blessed us with great weather that day in fact our whole entire trip I might add. The water was crystal clear just perfect for viewing. Dancer just loved every minute of it. The boys enjoyed it too but headed back early because they felt the water was just too cold. Even after been outfitted with a wet suit they were cold; must have been the motion sickness pills taking effect.
Since the water was so clear the fish were just vivid with color.
The water was just teeming with all kinds of fish that we were so close to them. The more we searched and swam we saw how amazing the world is down below. Not only did God create every living thing on land but His hand was at work when He created the oceans as well. Each fish was beautiful. We even saw a school of fish several different times during our swim. Sorry I don't have any pictures of those or others of our swim since we didn't have an underwater camera at the time. I know, don't ask. All of us have lasting memories that will last a lifetime.
After our swim at Molikini we were taken to an area known as Turtle Town for the tourists. Off the shores of Maui there are plenty of coral caves that house green sea turtles. Green sea turtles are in abundance out there and are protected by US government. Because of this visitors are not permitted to try to hop on their back and go for a swim or to touch them. It is also not best to do so because they are known to bite as well.
By the time we reached Turtle Town the boys were not up for it so Dancer and I hit the water to go exploring. It was a huge success! We got to see five sea turtles and swim with two at two different times. The two we swam with were so close that if we reached out our arms we could touch them. Dancer and I had to keep pulling back as the waters kept pulling us closer to them.
Sea turtles look so graceful and peaceful when they swim. I can't help but think of Finding Nemo when I see them. After watching that movie it is awful tempting to want to jump on their back and go for a swim.
This was a real treat for the whole family especially for Dancer since she is our animal lover who would love to work with animals. I would recommend this trip for others. We happened to stumble on a good deal due to the time of the year. They also allowed two of our kids to travel free with a paying adult. They provided all of the snorkel gear, wet suits were not included however. A continental breakfast, unlimited soft drinks, water and juice and a yummy lunch was included as well.
Aloha until Day 4!
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