Whatever floats your boat

This morning we went on an amazing 4-hour boat trip where we got to swim with dozens of wild dolphins off the coast. Or rather, we snorkeled along and they swam around, underneath and alongside us. It was a wonderful experience and lovely to be out on the water.

In the afternoon we went for a walk around the resort, which included the lagoon at the Hilton where we saw this magnificent sea turtle.

Then we stopped for a refreshing drink. Leo is not too shy to stretch out in whichever way he finds comfortable.

Finally, a dip back at the condo pool. Leo is just getting more and more relaxed in the water, which is lovely to see.

Japanese tourists borrowed Leo without asking and he wasn't amused.

This morning Leo enjoyed another dip in the pool. It's so easy to take him swimming when it's just a few steps from our front door. Ben and I really enjoyed watching him swim underwater with our goggles on.

 Leo had to endure a long trip to the supermarket. He amused himself by charming other shoppers - we spent ages chatting! As a reward for his patience Daddy took him back in the pool this afternoon. Leo found Daddy standing under the waterfall absolutely hilarious, as you can see in the video.

 

Some Japanese tourists joined Ben and Leo in the pool and took Leo off for a swim and photo shoot! Leo was not impressed and quickly cried for Daddy who came to his rescue.

Captain Bluebeard and Captain Adorable hit Hawi

Today we drove up to Hawi in the north of the Big Island. Ben decided to try out an ice shave and managed to dye his tongue blue in the process.

Ben managed to do an emergency nappy change in the back of our Jeep on top of a boogie board. 

 We drove along the coast to look at Maui.

When we got back to the condo Leo was full of beans so we took him for a swim. He was happy and excited in the pool today.

We love the sight of the sun setting behind the palm trees.

Taking it easy

We spent some time around the condo this morning, and finally checked out the pool.

Leo hasn't been swimming for about a month so he took a little warming up, but definitely got to liking it after a while

Down to the beach for some wrestling with Daddy and more hat-modelling with Mummy

And finally just a couple of him looking adorable 

Orange you having a good time Leo!

A new beach for Leo to discover today! He chose an outfit this morning to match his Daddy.

We had lunch on the lanai outside our condo and Leo was pretty excited about his spread of food.

This afternoon we went to watch Daddy swim with dolphins!

Daddy Cool

Back to the beach, this time with some waves for boogie boarding. 

Our condo is well-stocked with beach stuff, including a chair that you can strap to your back, which Sarah thought looked hilarious, especially in combination with the over-the-shoulder handbag/nappybag and new sleeveless top.

The chair even has its own coolbag - "the coolest spot in paradise"

Leo is still not convinced by the motion of the ocean

But he managed to have some fun on the beach

Beach baby

The first full day saw us down at the beach. Leo wasn't so keen on sitting in the water with Daddy and instead clung to Mummy for a while, taking in things at his own pace.

The surf patroller perked up once he got on the sun lounger 

Then he reverted to one of his favourite games - that of hat stylist