So, my son told me yesterday's blog was lame because I didn't write anything. Today's entry may be even lamer because I didn't do much physical activity. I will admit...I am getting used to island life and wonder how in the world I will ever go back to work after this, as much as I love my job.
There is a saying I've encountered throughout my travels over the past three weeks: "Relax bruddah...this ain't the mainland." Chris's idea of vacation sometimes differs from mine. He continued with the boot camp activities and kayaked down the Wailua River. Jackson and I are done with the physical exertion for a while. It has been great fun, but today I left my son to sleep in, and after dropping Chris off at 7:45 am for today's adventure, I went solo and drove to the south shore of Kauai.
There is an area comprised of various historical, sacred, and cultural sites called the Koloa Heritage Trail. As I sipped a Kona coffee and ate a mango muffin, I mapped my route and set the phone in the other cup holder...holding cell phones while driving is against the law in Hawaii.
The Spouting Horn shoots water 6 stories high at times...not while I was taking pictures, of course! The sound as the water rushed in was like a dragon or Darth Vader breathing.
The Kauai Museum exhibits ancient Hawaiian artifacts as well as Kamehameha invasion and sugar plantation history.
We found a great little ice cream place down the street. I got two scoops: thai iced tea and vanilla malt.
We had prime rib, teriyaki steak, and garlic chili chicken for dinner at this hole in the wall. We've had fish almost every day until today.
We have yet to go swimming or snorkeling in Kauai. Winds are 25 to 30 miles per hour. Red flags are up on the beaches. No swimming.
As we left the ice cream shop, I noticed the wall mural had an airplane flying away...
It's been an unforgettable trip. We leave for home tomorrow night :(
