Photo taken on the island of Moku Nui looking at Moku Iki.This pair of islands is commonly referred to as "The Mokes," but their official name is the Mokulua Islands. You can see them in Kala's panoramic photo from yesterday (look at about 1o o'clock).
About 3/4 of a mile off Lanikai Beach in Kailua the northern island of Moku Nui is a popular kayaking destination. The trip to the island took us (novice kayakers) about 45 minutes (but I'm sure Kala (expert kayaker) could do it in less than 30). Moku Nui is about 1000 feet (305 meters) long & 800 feet (244 meters) wide.
The island is a State Seabird Sanctuary and right now the Wedge-tailed Shearwater is nesting. This means visitor have to stay on the beach and away from the birds, which are surprisingly not very afraid of humans.
P.S. I used my old HP Photosmart 318 to take this photo ... because I was afraid I would drop my Canon in the water ... you know being a novice kayaker and all. :-)
is there other way to get to the island..er, kayaking there might take me forever
ReplyDeleteMy first reaction is that it almost looks like snow. Interesting!!
ReplyDeleteI like this post very much especially after seeing extra pictures of the island.
ReplyDeleteIt’s probably great to have a swim in this beautiful blue water. Great Sunday photo, very relaxing.
Great shot!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like heaven! Don't worry Dana, the shot is great!!! ;-)
ReplyDeleteI like this shot, I would have looked to tone done the lighting on the side though :)
ReplyDeleteCool cool snap.
Suby
Beautiful. I'd like to be a bird sometimes...
ReplyDeleteHey watch out for that Canon beauty. Your HP did a great work though. I much enjoy your idyllic pictures. You show us a bit of paradise everyday, and we all we can do is sigh. Excellent images!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Nice photo! I can't wait to visit Hawaii!
ReplyDeleteNice shot! I'd be the same way about my camera. The one time I went kayaking in Catalina, I took a disposable waterproof camera. I didn't take many photos though.
ReplyDeleteI'm off to check out the rest of the photos of your trip!
Wow, that's wonderful! Looks like a rough island!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving your photos! But I just finished the first season of "Lost" (we're a little behind over here), I'm not sure. ;-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kind words and compliment, but since I go out to that island almost every weekend, i have a slight advantage =P Its great that you added so much detail - i did not know all those things about the size of the island.
ReplyDeletestunning, stunning, stunning! so, where's the plane wreck, eh?
ReplyDeletethis is just the place I need sometimes... just so far away :(
ReplyDeleteI love the white sand. Would love to see a pic of the Wedge-tailed Shearwater.
ReplyDeletebeautiful sky...what a lovley beach:-)))
ReplyDeleteSo tranquil. What Canon camera do you use?
ReplyDeleteso i actually timed myself going to the moks which I never did before and measured the distance - its about 2.5 miles from Kailua Beach and takes about 16 minutes with my racing kayak. The place was too crowded today to really enjoy the island - kinda sucks
ReplyDeletethe type of kayak makes a HUGE difference =)
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