Why is this ocean SO TURQUOISE?

Days 9 & 10 - This is why I love Hawaii so much - because of this beautiful beach. It is just amazing and the pictures don't come close to doing it justice.
Kailua Beach

Lei makers' fresh leis at International Marketplace

Beautiful Kailua Beach and beautiful girls

Amanda and Alyssa with the colors of the ocean towels

Donna and Gail at Kailua Beach

Day 10 - A trip to the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial

Alyssa and Amanda in front of the U.S.S. Arizona mural

On the Memorial

BONUS PICTURES -

I tried to take THIS picture-

And got THIS picture instead -

This one of course goes without saying - some showoff at Kailua Beach