Last Day

After another trip to Lava Java for macadamia nut and banana pancakes, we drove out to Mahaiula beach.

Even though our original intention was to walk in a bit further, this beach didn't disappoint. We even saw a sea turtle!

We relaxed and after initial trepidation, Zoe let Chloe dip her in the water




On our way out, I took a good deep whiff of a Noni fruit, but did not smell anything vomit or cheese like

From the beach, we headed South and had lunch at Keoki's (ok, but the ambiance is kind of bizarre) and then to the Place of Refuge. The Place of Refuge was a sanctuary that would grant you, well, refuge if you had violated any of the laws. Since the punishment for violation of the laws was death, you definitely wanted to make it to the place of refuge before judgment/capture. I guess it was kind of like the kid's game Capture the Flag, but instead of going to the jail area, you get strangled to death. Anyway, the park was really beautiful, and the NPS did a good job of setting up exhibits. There was a beautiful outrigger on display


Excellent stone work is something I noticed when we first arrived on the island, and the place of refuge was no exception


From the Puuhonua, we took the parents to Kealakekua Bay, to show them where we had kayaked.

And then up to the exotic fruit tour:

We also stopped at a fruit stand which we later discovered was selling mangoes from Guatemala ... BOOO!

We ended our day with a nice dinner and fabulous sunset view at Huggo's.