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I moved last Thursday.  Pia arrived last Friday.  I lost my internet connection when I moved.  Just got it back yesterday.  The only things that we've done worth mentioning is we took a hike up the Waihee ridge trail.  It's just a  little over 2 miles up, then back down.  We arrived at the top just as the clouds covered it.  We also paddled kayaks out to look at whales.  Got a real close look at one huge whale as it slowly drifted towards us then went under expertly avoiding touching any kayaks.  There are always whales jumping and splashing in the distance.  We went snorkeling on that same excursion.  As soon as you get under water, you can hear the whales.  Did a waterfall hike yesterday.  The trail went though a bamboo forest, up boulders in the stream bed and then a swim to the final waterfall.  I thought everything was going to get wet so only took my waterproof cell phone for pictures.  Haven't yet figured out how to get the pics from the phone to the computer.  I think they are pretty crappy anyway.  Finally got to try surfing today.  The waves were pretty good size (about 4-5'), but I only got moving once and that was backwards.  No wind since I can't remember when.