April 12, Hawaii

We left Livingston in a snow storm and arrived back in a snow storm... This is why it is a necessity to leave Montana for somewhere warm once a winter. If you are in Livingston this summer to fish with me, look around. You will see shaggy looking people wandering the streets mumbling to themselves. These people are just like you and me with one exception: It's been a few years since they left Montana.

We chose the Big Island of Hawaii...and before you ask, no, I did not go fishing. Too much to see(and no money for a bill fish cruise).

Waterfall

We saw and snorkeled with a bunch of sea turtle. Here's one chilling in a lagoon.

There was a great late season swell while we were there and the locals were everywhere surfing. Here are some shots from an early morning session I stumbled into.

Checking out the scene.

It is always a good idea to stretch before surfing.

Sweet cutback dude. They made it look easy.

Raluca relaxing under a shady tree.

Is it just me or is this method of paddling inefficient?