One day over Christmas break, the whole family and friends hiked to Fagatele Bay Marine Sanctuary. Now that we have to carry Ona and the associated baby stuff, we often opt to not lug the camera (but Julia posted a couple pictures here). Another day over the school break I joined several other moms and a multitude of children and hiked to nearby Larsen's Bay. The kids discovered a tunnel and "cave" and once they started swinging from vines, it really looked looked like something out of a movie set. We even saw dolphins! An amazing day, but again no camera (this time Sue posted pictures here). No pictures, but I did make the map, with Fagatele Bay on the left and Larsen's on the right. I love both of these hikes and beaches...typically the more remote, the better the spot!
I finally learned my lesson and brought the camera along on Saturday to $2 Beach. Yes, they really charge $2 to hang out on their beach. There are few places on our island that are public domain, but most people allow you to use "their" beach just by asking, but the people of this village decided to profit from their gorgeous stretch of beach.
I spread the word around Emma's school and lots of moms and kids turned up, which made for a fun day.
I finally learned my lesson and brought the camera along on Saturday to $2 Beach. Yes, they really charge $2 to hang out on their beach. There are few places on our island that are public domain, but most people allow you to use "their" beach just by asking, but the people of this village decided to profit from their gorgeous stretch of beach.I spread the word around Emma's school and lots of moms and kids turned up, which made for a fun day.
4 comments:
hey paul, melanie, and emma (i never met ona, but she looks beatiful, and i love her name). this is dave tullis (i came out there--twice--thinking i would work in the hospital).
every few months i take a look at your blog. amazing photos of the humpback whale.
(i accidentally posted the comment prior to completing). just wanted to say that you have a beautiful family and it looks like you continue to make life in AS an adventure.
maybe one day we will finally make it out there.
Your little one is so cute chomping on the whale toy ;) I always thought it was weird that $2 beach charged to hang out. It's been that way ever since I can remember. Larsen's Cove! That is by far my favorite beach back home. It's one of the places I'm definitely taking my husband when we go home. Lots of fun memories with my family at Larsen's. How'd you trek down there with Ona? I've been looking for baby carriers that would stand up to hikes in Samoa. I like the way the ergo carriers look, but what type do you use? Btw, we're planning on visiting at the end of the year, which is why I'm asking. So far hubby and I have hiked alone in AR, but in Samoa we'll want to take our little boy along. He'll be nearly 2 when we go to Samoa, so it's hard to find a carrier that holds more than 26 pounds.
Anyway, back to the original reason for this comment ;) I'm glad you're back to liking the beach!
I was talking with Sean & Jessi last night. We sure do miss the beach!!!!
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