Rainbows of fruit flavor

The north shore continued … we made it to Matsumoto for shave ice. The long line builds anticipation and gives you time to pick your flavor and decide if you want to add ice cream, beans or condensed milk, none of which we selected.

What followed was equally colorful and just as sweet. A double rainbow carried storm clouds over us as we ended the day resting on the beach before sunset.

The Lost TV tour

The big news: They're going back to the island. The bad news: They took down the tents on the beach, a major disappointment for tour-goers. The rowdy band of Macedonians on our van demanded a discount.

If you too are itching for the next season, here are some photos to tide you over:
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Like flies

Even the locals might not know that Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve is closed on Tuesdays for upkeep. The buses won't take you there on Tuesdays, but you can still show up in your own car to be turned away. Be advised, the guard posted there might accuse you of "attracting other people" if you linger to chat.

We found a fantastic runner-up beach, next to Bellows Air Force base. Eye-catching five-helicopter sightings while sunbathing.