Swimming with sea turtles

[camly]

HOW COOL!!!! I did the same thing and they are just amazing!!!! Where did you swim off of?

I just loved the snorkeling off of Molokai (sp?) next time i go there def. will be scuba diving!

I was so surprised really to see so many turtles ... you didn't touch one did you?? hehehe

[alaskayorkie]

Originally Posted by camly

HOW COOL!!!! I did the same thing and they are just amazing!!!! Where did you swim off of?

I just loved the snorkeling off of Molokai (sp?) next time i go there def. will be scuba diving!

I was so surprised really to see so many turtles ... you didn't touch one did you?? hehehe

We snorkeled at the Molokini Crater (unbelievably clear but no turtles), then we snorkeled to a spot not far from Lahaina. The crew of the boat called it "Coconuts," but I think that may be an informal name. We also so a bunch of turtles near our hotel at Napili Shores.

I've never had so much fun snorkeling in my life. I always thought you had to scuba dive to really see anything, but snorkeling was definitely worth it to me.

[MyTrixie143]

Wow how did I miss this thread!!

That must have been awesome experience, I am so jealous!! But my true desire is to swim with some dolphins!! Those are some great pictures even with a cheap camera and wow look at how clear and beautiful the water is!!

[RoxyJosMom]

I thought I was lucky to have seen a sea turtle swimming right by the pier I was standing on - it was so beautiful. But, I can't imagine how peaceful it must feel to be right there in the water with them. They are so graceful. Lucky you! And fantastic pics. Thanks for sharing them.

[alaskayorkie]

Originally Posted by RoxyJosMom

I thought I was lucky to have seen a sea turtle swimming right by the pier I was standing on - it was so beautiful. But, I can't imagine how peaceful it must feel to be right there in the water with them. They are so graceful. Lucky you! And fantastic pics. Thanks for sharing them.

They amazed me at how brave they were. I tried to stay at least 10 feet away, but some of them swam right by me on their way to the top for air. I literally could have touched them. Docile yet not afraid of people.

[furby2000]

Awesome Mike! Those Are Fantastic pics!! You are soo lucky!!! Hoping you post more soon!!