Sunday, April 28, 2013

LAST FULL DAY IN KAUAI


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Monday, April 22, 2013

LAST FULL DAY IN KAUAI


With rain in the air, we started thinking about alternative activities for the family to enjoy Kauai today. Arne came up with quite a nice itinerary.

We went first to a special small village close by where we found a huge ship’s wheel, old-time barbershop chairs, some fascinating scuptures and a nut store with every kind of nut you can imagine. Hugo stuck his foot through a fence, only to leave his shoe behind when he pulled his foot out. The shoe fell 10 feet down into a drainage ditch. Arne saved the day by climbing into the ditch from the nearby bridge and retrieving the shoe! Way to go, Arne!!!

Not too far away, we found the Farmers’ Market with a lovely playground nearby. We were lucky to get there just when it opened, because we bought all sorts of interesting local food…mostly fruit…and played on the playground just a little while before the rain came and closed down the Farmers’ Market.

Later in the day, we attended a free hula recital at a small shopping center. It was great fun. You’ll see how entertained Hugo was when you look at the pictures. Arne, Harldur and I were invited to join in the hula dancing, and we were GREAT! Right, guys? When Harldur was asked later what he liked best about the hula dancers, he said, “Their hips!” That’s my boy!!!

The evening was ended with a delicious dinner at Merriman’s, the 3 times James Beard Award winner!!! We understood why he got so many awards! The rain was pouring down on the way back to the car, and it made it difficult for Harldur to keep up with all of us; but we were all happy about this last full day in Kauai being so interesting and fun!

Ah, Kauai!!

Colleen

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