Posted on 12/27/2011 7:18:04 PM PST by NormsRevenge
President Barack Obama and his family spent a warm and sunny afternoon at one of the most popular snorkeling spots on the island of Oahu, where they released four green sea turtles into the water.
The Obamas arrived at Hanauma Bay on Tuesday after a scenic, 40-minute drive from their multimillion-dollar rented vacation home on Kailua Beach. During their two hours at the bay, the Obamas released four green sea turtles raised in captivity into the clear blue water.
Hanauma Bay is a favorite destination for the Obamas during their annual Christmas trips to Hawaii. The first family always goes to the popular spot on Tuesdays, when it is closed to the public for maintenance.
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Cue the ‘Sea Hunt’ theme music from 1958.
“According to the local news, the hairy Wookie did not accompany the POS but stayed home. No reason as to why was given.”
EPA stepped in. Didn’t want the place turned into a superfund site.
You wouldn’t say that if you’ve ever spent a day in Hanauma Bay.
It’s a cool place, Hanauma Bay. Really cool.
Green sea turtles???
What does that mean? They were electric? Solar powered? What?
In all my years I've never heard of a president closing a major tourist spot so he and his family could spend a day there.
lol.. can’t remember the last time a manatee was spotted there either..
Off Lahaina is the place to be for ‘whaling’ action, personally, I’d be on the Big Island Kona side... for action, that is.
I’m sure the Doc had lots of bandages on hand, that coral reef is pretty nasty stuff.. rip ya up good.
I hope he put this on beforehand, it's for good luck.
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