Cuttlefish

Today's blurb is inspired by my friend Zac.

Have you ever seen a cuttlefish? I did once. I lived In Honolulu, Hawaii for about a year, and while I was there I got to go to Hanauma bay. I loved it. That was where I saw the only wild cuttlefish I've ever seen.

With the taste of saltwater in my mouth, and the sun on my back, I snorkeled around the bay looking at all the brightly colored fish as they swam hurriedly away from me. I found a humahumanukanukaapuaa (yes that's it real name. Say it in parts...huma huma nuka nuka a pu a a), and a school of blue tangs. After a while I found a cuttlefish! I knew it instantly with its ruffle like side fins, and buggy eyes. I decided to follow it... for an hour. I don't think it even knew I was there. Finally I tried to get closer to it, and it bolted (like all smart fish do), and I headed back to the shore. I came away that day with two things. A wonderful, unforgettable memory, and a back as red as a lobster... make that three things... that was the day I learned to wear waterproof sunscreen.