Kawaihae Alert!

     Over the years, this blog has, among other things, promoted the beaches where one can interact safely with the fish and critters.  Part of this, unfortunately, involves interacting with our fellow human beings.  Yesterday we were alerted to a change that has rapidly evolved at the Kawaihaae Harbor surf park.  

   Currently two belligerent homeless people have taken up daily residence in the park.  One is a young woman who may be psychotic.  She is prone to verbal abuse at the top of her lungs and this may be directed against you.  The second is a middle age man who is frankly sociopathic.  He is threatening and aggressive.  Although our correspondent did not know of an instance in which this gentleman has actually hit someone, the threat of physical violence seems imminent.

     This surf park is separated from Waimea, from which police might be summoned, by thirty minutes.  This makes it different from the Kailua Pier, which now has a considerable contingent of disturbed homeless people, but is quite close to peace keeping authorities.

    Kawaihae remains an excellent place to see a unique cast of critters, but for the time being, if you go for the nudibranchs be prepared to maintain a low profile.  

jeff