Another day in paradise

Aloha from Kona,
We are just back this evening from a shopping stroll along the waterfront in downtown Kona. As the sun slipped into the sea and cool breezes fanned us the birds began to make their loud chirping as they settled in for the night in the huge Banyon tree. It is a sound that is a trademark for Hawaii and only lasts for a few minutes before quieting down as the darkness intensifies.
We found the shopping nearly to ourselves with very few people out and about. Locals report that it is the slowest they have ever seen so our dollars are welcomed.
Eventually we worked up an appetite and ended up at a place called Boston Basil, an Italian place that welcomed our family. We ended up having a great meal and a very enjoyable time.
This morning Steve went for his first really deep ocean dive. He was able to get 6 dives in and even had some adventure as a current smashed him into the roof of a case at 40 feet under the surface. As he pushed himself off the roof his hand rested on sea urchin and he was instantly stung with many poisonous spines that he is even now still picking out of his hand. He certainly gave him something to remember from his first day in the clear Pacific ocean where visibility was 80 feet.
This morning Keanna took a free snorkel lesson here at the club and did quite well with the whole process. Meanwhile I had Kallie in the wading pool and she too had a great time. When she came back from the pool she feel asleep on the floor even before Nikki could put her into her little bed.
We are packing lots of fun and family enjoyment into our few days. It is an honor to be able to be with these little ones who always amaze me and occasionally obey me.
Love to each and every one of you,

Tim