Monday, November 3, 2025 (Part 2)
After a quick break, we headed out to explore on foot. This was my first time staying in Poipu, and I’d heard there was a spot where sea turtles swim ashore to sleep at night. Sophon pulled it up on Google Maps — not right in front of our hotel, but close enough to walk.
As we got near, I was surprised to see a roped-off area with about twenty turtles resting on the sand. They were huge. A biologist was on-site answering questions, and I had plenty: Why this beach? Do they ever come up at the beach next to ours? Are these the same turtles every night?
She explained that this particular stretch of beach has a gentle slope and is naturally protected by rocks, making it a safe place for the turtles to sleep. They come ashore in the early evening and return to the water just before sunrise — they simply can’t rest as deeply in the ocean. It’s not the same group every night; this is one of only three places in the world where this behavior happens, and the mix of turtles changes daily, though they do see some individuals return a few times a week.
We watched the sunset as we walked back to the hotel, sticking to the pathways because it was easier than walking in the sand. We cut through Kiahuna Plantation, and when we passed the Guest Registration building, I had a moment where I thought, This might have been where the computer room was. But looking at it now, I couldn’t say for sure. Funny how some memories stay crystal clear while others fade into static.
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