Na Pali Coast - Kauai
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Hi Sarah---The info on Oahu sounds great but we are only there for a layover---we are on to Kauai for 2 weeks after that...staying part of the time at Pono Kai and the other 7 days at the Marriott.....So, now, dear Sarah,..give me the Kauai scoop!!
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I think I'm losing it. It just ain't in my copy...I read the section four times...oh well I'll go have a mai tai and read it again!
(I enjoyed this tour and would like to email wizardpub, giving support for Captain Sundown, but first I have to have their quote...)
Icee have a fabulous time. Wait til you smell the air! That was my biggest surprise!
(I enjoyed this tour and would like to email wizardpub, giving support for Captain Sundown, but first I have to have their quote...)
Icee have a fabulous time. Wait til you smell the air! That was my biggest surprise!
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On of my favorite memories on Kauai is doing a back stroke under the stars in that GIANT POOL!!!. It is so open and largely empty at night but no one minds. We were not staying there then but visiting from Oahu I am embarrassed to say but it is why I can't comment on the rooms.
Ok I am just giving you off the top of my head. I have an amazing wall hanging (Quit) that I bought at a craft store on what I recall being the outskirts of Lihue. This place looks like a little red barn on the major route around the island. Keep your eyes pealed for it. Any other place on most of islands Quilts will be double. Sorry I can't tell you the name. Perhaps KALS or Suzies ears are ringing and they can tell us.
OH OH. If you can stop off in China town before you get on that plane to go to Kauai. (GOOD IDEA BTW TO SPEND TWO WEEKS ON KAUAI).Pick up some leis in China Town. In particular you want Pikaki (sounds like pickaki) and Marqasian Ginger. SOOOO Aromatic for you husband get a cigar lei then let it dry and take home as souvenier. I had one hanging in my house for a couple years. The bright orange ones look the nicest dried.
It use to be kind of an experience to pick up leis in China town. You see them making them and the abundance is nice to view. Apparently there is a shop in Lihue also but I never found it and we went lei less.badumpda! We did find something in the airport but I got the last pikaki lei and the woman opening the fridge door just kind of sighed when I grabbed it. I know and ugly moment but I was leaving Kauai and I was not about to be hero and let her have it !
Since you are going to do the condo thing? Keep your eyes peeled for Tuna in the grocery stores. I would also eat at Roy's on that side of the island at least once. Don't want to cook and want eat somewhere cheep opt for bar food at Keokis not great but ok for reasonably priced food. Take your blockbuster card just in case.
Staying on that side you absolutely must take a drive up to Polihale for one sunset. We worked in after a day hiking in the Canyon. The Canyon trail is a nice trail and you do as little or as much as you can handle. I was with someone that was not a strong hiker and so we only walked for about 45 minutes. Still found incredible views for a picnic.
My favorite trails on that side are awaphiphi (sp)(4 hours),and the Canyon Trail. Polihale is about 35 minutes for Kokee lodge so it fits in nicely. What kind of rental car are you getting? Don't forget to pick up some ice cream a the Lapperts factory in Waimea?
Had most of my experiences in recent memory on that side of the island this past summer. I am usually on the North Shore and just head to that side to hike Kokee, look at the canyon. So that is why you are not seeing a wealth of info here.
Have you checked out Hawaii visitor bureau to see if any events are going on while you are there?
Ok I am just giving you off the top of my head. I have an amazing wall hanging (Quit) that I bought at a craft store on what I recall being the outskirts of Lihue. This place looks like a little red barn on the major route around the island. Keep your eyes pealed for it. Any other place on most of islands Quilts will be double. Sorry I can't tell you the name. Perhaps KALS or Suzies ears are ringing and they can tell us.
OH OH. If you can stop off in China town before you get on that plane to go to Kauai. (GOOD IDEA BTW TO SPEND TWO WEEKS ON KAUAI).Pick up some leis in China Town. In particular you want Pikaki (sounds like pickaki) and Marqasian Ginger. SOOOO Aromatic for you husband get a cigar lei then let it dry and take home as souvenier. I had one hanging in my house for a couple years. The bright orange ones look the nicest dried.
It use to be kind of an experience to pick up leis in China town. You see them making them and the abundance is nice to view. Apparently there is a shop in Lihue also but I never found it and we went lei less.badumpda! We did find something in the airport but I got the last pikaki lei and the woman opening the fridge door just kind of sighed when I grabbed it. I know and ugly moment but I was leaving Kauai and I was not about to be hero and let her have it !
Since you are going to do the condo thing? Keep your eyes peeled for Tuna in the grocery stores. I would also eat at Roy's on that side of the island at least once. Don't want to cook and want eat somewhere cheep opt for bar food at Keokis not great but ok for reasonably priced food. Take your blockbuster card just in case.
Staying on that side you absolutely must take a drive up to Polihale for one sunset. We worked in after a day hiking in the Canyon. The Canyon trail is a nice trail and you do as little or as much as you can handle. I was with someone that was not a strong hiker and so we only walked for about 45 minutes. Still found incredible views for a picnic.
My favorite trails on that side are awaphiphi (sp)(4 hours),and the Canyon Trail. Polihale is about 35 minutes for Kokee lodge so it fits in nicely. What kind of rental car are you getting? Don't forget to pick up some ice cream a the Lapperts factory in Waimea?
Had most of my experiences in recent memory on that side of the island this past summer. I am usually on the North Shore and just head to that side to hike Kokee, look at the canyon. So that is why you are not seeing a wealth of info here.
Have you checked out Hawaii visitor bureau to see if any events are going on while you are there?
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iceeu2,
Color us REALLY jealous now.
Try the "Lihue Shuffle"?
Mrs Kal waits for the baggage while I hot foot it over to the rental car agcy. Sometimes you're lucky and you can p/u the car right across the street at the terminal and not have to take the shuttle to the back lot.
After a 5+hr plane ride, I usually walk over to the back lot.
It's a bit harder now since 9-11 as you now have to go out thru the security gate in the back of the pkg lot.
By time I get the car, Mrs Kal has the bags and we're off to reality (50 weeks of nightmare surrounded by 2 weeks of reality!).
If you try this, make sure whoever stays keeps the luggage stubs because they still check from time to time.
Or if you're not in a real hurry, drop in the a'port bar and have the lovely Val make you a "Tropical Itch".
And while you're there, if you want to drop us all a line and rub it in, Wild Bills Cafe is next door to the Border's Books in Lihue is a nice i'net cafe.
Taco Tuesday's at Dukes!
Safe travels to you and yours!
Mahalo,
Kal
ps If the mgr at Pono Kai is named Roland...good luck! ;-)
Color us REALLY jealous now.
Try the "Lihue Shuffle"?
Mrs Kal waits for the baggage while I hot foot it over to the rental car agcy. Sometimes you're lucky and you can p/u the car right across the street at the terminal and not have to take the shuttle to the back lot.
After a 5+hr plane ride, I usually walk over to the back lot.
It's a bit harder now since 9-11 as you now have to go out thru the security gate in the back of the pkg lot.
By time I get the car, Mrs Kal has the bags and we're off to reality (50 weeks of nightmare surrounded by 2 weeks of reality!).
If you try this, make sure whoever stays keeps the luggage stubs because they still check from time to time.
Or if you're not in a real hurry, drop in the a'port bar and have the lovely Val make you a "Tropical Itch".
And while you're there, if you want to drop us all a line and rub it in, Wild Bills Cafe is next door to the Border's Books in Lihue is a nice i'net cafe.
Taco Tuesday's at Dukes!
Safe travels to you and yours!
Mahalo,
Kal
ps If the mgr at Pono Kai is named Roland...good luck! ;-)
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The Quilt shop along that route is on the way to Kokee but just outside lihue not towards Kapaa. This will make more sense to you when you are there.
Also check out Macy's in Lihue Shopping mall. This use to be liberty house and they had quality souviners when I was there. Not the trinket junk but local pottery, Island bedspreads, that sort of thing. Any other stuff you may have forgotten they can direct you. You know about stopping off at wallmart picking up some beach chairs. We do it every trip and then leave them there when we leave. They only run about 20 dollars it is nice to have on hand.
Also check out Macy's in Lihue Shopping mall. This use to be liberty house and they had quality souviners when I was there. Not the trinket junk but local pottery, Island bedspreads, that sort of thing. Any other stuff you may have forgotten they can direct you. You know about stopping off at wallmart picking up some beach chairs. We do it every trip and then leave them there when we leave. They only run about 20 dollars it is nice to have on hand.
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How disco of you!!! : )
Hey Kal,don't know how cold it was but after the loverly weekend weather I switched off the heat and forgot to switch it back on. Jumped from the shower into warm clothes and ditched out the door before any other fam woke up. Heard their frozen screams all the way to the 50 corridor. ha!
You people going to Kauai are sooo annoying. At least don't rub it in on a Monday!!!!
Hey Kal,don't know how cold it was but after the loverly weekend weather I switched off the heat and forgot to switch it back on. Jumped from the shower into warm clothes and ditched out the door before any other fam woke up. Heard their frozen screams all the way to the 50 corridor. ha!
You people going to Kauai are sooo annoying. At least don't rub it in on a Monday!!!!
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Sarah-"Split and fetch". I like it!
Although "fetch" is the other "f" word I seldom use around Mrs Kal!
Suuuuzz, Brrrrrr. My business counterpart in Chicago told me it was 0 degrees when he got up this a.m. I've NEVER seen 0 degrees although Mrs Kal's cold shoulder and icey stares are quite chilling at times.
icee-Look out the window when you fly over Calif and see if you see me waving to you! ;-D
Ahhhh...Wadda Monday!
Although "fetch" is the other "f" word I seldom use around Mrs Kal!
Suuuuzz, Brrrrrr. My business counterpart in Chicago told me it was 0 degrees when he got up this a.m. I've NEVER seen 0 degrees although Mrs Kal's cold shoulder and icey stares are quite chilling at times.
icee-Look out the window when you fly over Calif and see if you see me waving to you! ;-D
Ahhhh...Wadda Monday!
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Hey Kal....We have to change flights in LAX...Leave Chatt at 8:55 a.m.....and arrive finally in Honolulu at 6:27 p.m....thats 11:30 p.m. our time...Whoa!! So, I will wave to you as we arrive and depart California...Watch for us 2 weeks later as we change planes in LA again!!!! My bags are packed!!