Kermit and Funky Monkey see the Volcanoes!

Hi, families!

We are having a great time here in Hawaii. Since we last wrote to you, we visited the Volcanoes National Park and have been swimming. The B's didn't get any pictures of us at the volcano - man it was really windy. We would have been blown away! But here is a picture of what we saw, anyway.

There were craters, rough lava, smooth lava, cinder cones and then by the sea we saw the sea arch. Unfortunately, the surface lava is flowing in an area that they have closed to the public because it is not safe to go there, so we did not see any new surface flows.

The next morning we went swimming at Hapuna Bay. Man, the water was so nice and warm. The waves on this side of the island are more gentle, and the bay is a little protected. We loved sitting on Little B's swimboard and just floating around. We were really glad that we were carried to the water, though. That sand was HOT!

We'll sign off and get ready to head to a new beach! Hope to write again soon. Kermit the Hermit Crab (and Funky Monkey)

Kermit and Funky Monkey visit Hawaii

Hi, family. I am in Hawaii with Funky Monkey (and the Wandering Bs) and am having a great time. We have been to coffee farms and got to see different ways to grow coffee, and of course, taste the different blends. We have been swimming a lot. Somtimes we go to a beach close by - its got a really long name, but most people call it A Bay. It is fun, and the pool at the Hilton is awesome.
Wednesday was Little B's birthday (HAPPY BIRTHDAY LITTLE B!), and she wanted to have lunch at Bubba Gump Shrimp Company. Here is a picture of us together. Funky Monkey really likes to get dressed up with the plumeria flowers we find here on the island. Isn't she (or he, wer're not really sure) cute?
After lunch we went to the market to shop, and then in the evening we went to the Hilton's pool to watch the dive-in movie. It was a lot of fun. Here's a picture of us together in the lounge chair waiting for the movie to start. We did not get into the pool because we didn't want to get wet, but Little B and she-who-must-not-be-named enjoyed swimming and watching the movie. After it got dark we could see the stars because the sky was so clear. How cool! Well, got to run and see what else we can discover.
Kermit the Hermit Crab (and Funky Monkey)

Kermit meets Blue Bunny

How exciting. Kermit meets Blue Bunny

for the first time. They were impressed that they had matching eyes!

Time to pack and do a little letterboxing and site seeing!

Kermit meets a park ranger!

Hey, family! I have missed you so much, but these Wandering B's have kept me too busy to write. Just a few lines to let you know what I have been doing.

On July 7 we visited a really cool box in Goodyear Metro Park, Akron, Ohio. It was called Goodyear Duck and Waddles: you should know it well since you planted it! Attached is a picture of me (you need to look closely) sitting on the sign at the park along with a picture of she-who-must-not-be-named looking through a familiar and important tree. Just as I was stamping in my signature stamp, a very friendly park ranger asked us what we were doing. We told him we were coloring stamps (which was true). He indicated that he had never seen anyone stop to do this on a trail. So we had a very nice conversation with him all about travels and his work as a NATIONAL PARK RANGER in Washington state. Want to bet he knew exactly what we were doing? But he was very nice and continued on his way around 10 minutes later. We like to think we left a good impression on him of letterboxers even if he wasn't sure we were.

We also visited the Oxbow Trail Letterbox (A Must See) and the Fall Spree Series #5 (by Wee Walkers). Wow! What a view! I didn't know I had traveled so far above the river. It was a fun walk, and we saw many birds and even a deer with her fawn. How cool!

After visiting with their family and friends, The B's headed off toward Bowling Green, KY, with a few stops along the way. I'll write more about these trips later!

Love,

Kermit

Kermit heads out for adventure

Kermit the Hermit Crab says goodbye to Trexx and his visiting pal, Goldie, and heads off with the Wandering Bs for adventure. He was very excited and kept nodding in approval (he's a bobble head) as he was introduced to his new letterboxing family.

Big things will be coming for our shelled friend!

Kermit the Hermit Crab!

Kermit the Bobblehead Hermit Crab Boxing Buddy has finally received a logbook and stamp.

He is now ready for adventure! More about his letterboxing journeys will follow.