Aloha from Kauai

view from the lanai

Oct 13
We arrived in Kauai on Thursday after 6+ hours on the plane. We were delayed on take-off with a mechanical problem for about 1 1/2 hours but the flight finally took off and was very smooth. It was nice to fly first class for the first time. A good meal, unlimited drinks and two movies made the time "fly by".
We picked up our rental car and drove to our hotel/condo in Kapaa. Kari reserved this placeand it is lovely. The condo is equipped with everything and decorated so beautifully and the grounds are beautiful. Our lanai looks over the pool and gardens and the waves of the blue ocean.

at the hula show

We have spent the first two days exploring, hiking and playing in the surf. It is nice to be on the quiet garden island. Quite different from our previous trips to the other three main islands. It is very quiet on this east side of the island on the coconut coast and we are so happy that we came here for vacation.
We have explored about 1/2 of the island and have done such neat things already. Today we stopped at a number of beaches and snorkeled and saw a number of lovely tropical fish and two HUGE sea turtles that were swimming right at the shore line. They were enormous!
The weather is gorgeous with temperatures in the 80's and so far no rain. We expected rain since this is the rainiest spot in the US with upwards of 400' annually but so far none.

More later so keep checking and Aloha to all of you.