DRIFT Travel Spring 2022

Following our adventurous hike to the Western Point, we made plans to
explore more of Oahu’s North Shore the following day, including seeing the
famed Lanikai Beach. The destination certainly did not disappoint, as the color
and clarity of the water exceeded even what we had seen at Waikiki or Polo
Beach. The small islands Moku Nui and Moku Iki provided further magic to
the backdrop as we sat perched on the sand. After a long day in the sun, the
drive back provided even more beautiful surprises. Along the North Shore, the
cliffs that were used for scenes from the movie, Jurassic Park stunned us as we
drove around the bends. We stopped at Haolna Beach Cove to find a craterlike
beach surrounded by steep and rocky cliffs. Many were taking advantage
of the last hours of sunlight snorkeling in the turquoise waters.
Though lounging and experiencing some of Oahu’s best beaches was a definite
highlight of the trip, there was so much more to experience. On our last full
day on the island, our friend Tanner surprised us with a catamaran sailing
cruise along with friends we had met during our trip. The day-cruise departed
from Waikiki Beach and sailed around the bay, providing plenty of drinks to
enjoy as we enjoyed the view of the city from a different perspective. To cap off
the trip, we went out to experience the nightlife with our newfound Hawaiian
chosen family.
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