Starting My Kauai Vacation

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Of course we had to stop at Hamura’s, of course DW had to get the Sumo bowl

 

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I forgot to mention, when we went tubing and driving across the property, we went past the storage for the movie set for The Jungle Cruise. It’s a Disney movie starring the Rock. They just started filming there. There was a lot of equipment and shipping containers all over. It looked like a little town.

 

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I had to post a picture of my big winnings at FoodLand. They are giving out scratch cards and I won a free Spam Masubi. It doesn’t get any better than that. Life is good.

 

[brianfox]

Is the Kilauea Lighthouse accessible since the storm?

 

[Lydlady]

I forgot to mention, when we went tubing and driving across the property, we went past the storage for the movie set for The Jungle Cruise. It’s a Disney movie starring the Rock. They just started filming there. There was a lot of equipment and shipping containers all over. It looked like a little town.

How was the tubing? We are scheduled to go next month.

 

[DeniseM]

How was the tubing? We are scheduled to go next month.

See posts #56 and 57.

 

[Lydlady]

See posts #56 and 57.

Thank you! Apparently, I missed some of the posts.

 

[slip]

Is the Kilauea Lighthouse accessible since the storm?

Yes, it is but we haven't been there yet to check it out. We will be though and I'll post. DW likes to hit Pau Hana Pizza while we're here. They are now closed on Tuesday 's because of staffing issues.

 

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Beautiful morning to be in the lounge chair on the lanai just watching the people go by.

 

[taffy19]

Beautiful morning to be in the lounge chair on the lanai just watching the people go by.

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How can you not love it?

It's all about the view and a Lanai facing the ocean makes it even better. Enjoy these special moments.

 

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DW wife and I were just saying this morning how blessed we are. We don’t take it for granted. We love the lanai too!!

 

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Went down to catch some some on the beach in front of our unit. Nice sunny day today.

 

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While we were at FoodLand, they just got some fresh Kauai shrimp in on ice so we grabbed a pound. Made a great lunch. While I prepped and cooked the shrimp, DW opened up the deli salads from FoodLand.

It’s been a great lazy sunny day.

 

[DaveNV]

Wish you could figure out how to have a good time...

Dave

 

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Wish you could figure out how to have a good time...

Dave

Ahh, you’ll be the same way in a couple weeks when I’m back home.

 

[DeniseM]

Yes! What a great thread! Jeff, how long will you be on Kauai this time?

 

[slip]

I’m here until 5-19 so you’ll have to put up with me until then.

It was so nice today. After we got some sun on the beach and I made the shrimp we just hung around the lanai and finished off one of our growlers. We’ll probably just walk to Ono’s for a shave ice later. I can’t believe it’s only a little after 2pm. It’s been a great day.

Tomorrow we make leis to wear when we go to TidePools for DW’s 59th Birthday on Friday. After we make the leis we’re meeting a freind who lives here at the Huli chicken in Anahola. Then we have to be in Princeville by 4:30 for the sunset golf cart tour. Boy, we’ll be busy tomorrow.

 

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Can't believe I took a two hour nap on the lanai.

Got up and DW says we're walking to Ono for a shave ice. Now a few hours later, I have to prep my steak and get to the grill. DW wants me to cook more Char Siu chicken and of course her hot dogs. The work never ends.

 

[Xan]

It has finally arrived, after a very long winter. DW is feeling great after her kidney stone issues. Best she’s felt in a couple trips.

We just checked into our Park and Fly in Madison, Wi and now we’re grabbing some dinner. Flight leaves at 8:50 tomorrow morning.

Jealous!


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[Xan]

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Had to get some fresh Boba’s after we picked up the tote. Now off to Princeville for the craft show.

You two enjoy your visit! I’m so tempted use all my extra weeks at the resort beyond the two already planned! (Not sure if I could get away for 4 weeks straight, but hubby can work from anywhere, it’s just the time zone issue for him!)
Aloha! From the “not sure what the weather is going to do” east coast!


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[Xan]

View attachment 6377 View attachment 6376 Hanalei was not short of visitors today. Holy cow it was crowded. Looks like a lot of the shops had to remodel and most where open. A lot of the shops had new floors.
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There was a “game” of purchasing gift cards and goods from the shops in Hanalei recently, to help keep the economy going and to help supply the people that are in need on the other side of the road closures.
Glad to see quick fixes where able and lots of business!


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[Xan]

This is our first stay in one of the remodeled units at the Pono Kai. I think they have been doing a great job doing all this without an assessment. The mf’s Have stayed reasonable too, no big jumps.

The unit we are in is a two bedroom loft. The loft has a king bed and so does the master. The back bedroom has a queen and the sofa folds out into a queen also.

They took the popcorn ceilings off and the floors don’t make as much noise with the tile.

The loft pictures turned out a little darker on my phone.

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Looking forward to going next year, but it will be awhile before they get to Remodeling the units I like to stay in, in my other Association. Maybe 2020 will be the year for a remodeled unit stay in the regular association...if I don’t rent them out first!
We owe you a few drinks!


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[Xan]

Here’s the master. They did a nice job on the bathroom. They took out a closet and added the two doors so you don’t have to use the side pocket door.
And of course the bed got made after the picture.
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Did they bust through one of the closets to get the master bath remodel done, or was this unit always one closet? B unit had two large closets before Remodeling when I stayed there last in 2016.

The Remodeling looks awesome!️


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[Xan]

A little cloudy this morning. We go tubing at 10am. I have a friend on the island that we’re meeting for pizza at the new place at Harbor mall after tubing.

Not much planned after that. Maybe drive a little on the south side since we’ll
Be down that way.

If you make it all the way to “Barking Sands” (Polihale), I heard there was some damage there also from the rain.


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[slip]

Did they bust through one of the closets to get the master bath remodel done, or was this unit always one closet? B unit had two large closets before Remodeling when I stayed there last in 2016.

The Remodeling looks awesome!️


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Yes, we lost a closet and gained the second access to the master bath. We never needed that much closet space. But we really don’t need this extra entry to the bath room but it’s alright. It’s nice to air it out after a shower.