Emma's Graduation 23 July 2009

Anji and I got back from Kauai in three very long flights, and had to pay extra in Newark due to a problem with our booking - but we were repaid later by Expedia, who were very good.  Emma's Graduation ceremony in London was a a very proud moment for us both, knowing how hard she had worked for it (over 5 years).  The day was lovely, ending up at 'fifteen', Jamie Oliver's restaurant.

Kauai (2) - Tunnels Beach

Tunnels beach was only a short walk from the house, and paradise.  The backdrop for the movie 'South Pacific' it lived up to expectations! With a reef some distance out, so safe swimming and plenty of rocks for fish to dart in and out of, and for people with snorkel to do as well.  Also close to the former hippy commune now laid back village of Hanalei, that features in the song sung by the California trio Peter, Paul and Mary: "Puff the Magic Dragon", where it appears spelled variously as Honah Lee, Hanah Lee, but in truth we now know is Hanalei!

"Puff, the magic dragon lived by the sea 
And frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called Hanalei, 
Little Jackie paper loved that rascal puff, 
And brought him strings and sealing wax and other fancy stuff. oh.