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Annual Kauai Trip 2017

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Just got a text from our friends they are in Denver and they are on the same flight back as my son who took a weekend trip to Vegas and they are only one row apart. Small world.

All roads lead to Wisconsin, eh? ;)

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If you haven't hit it yet - the Lava Lava Beach Club (of big island fame) has opened a location in Kapaa. Great happy hour from 3-5 everyday.
 

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If you haven't hit it yet - the Lava Lava Beach Club (of big island fame) has opened a location in Kapaa. Great happy hour from 3-5 everyday.

We had our vows renewal dinner there. I do see they have $3 Mai Tai's so we will be hitting it.
 

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With our friends gone, we reclaimed the front bedroom. DW really loves the view and listening to the waves.

Went through our two growlers already. Longboard will have to do until Tuesday. Monday is Presidents Day and we noticed a few places will be closed. Foodland is closing early too.
 
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Yes, I think it made sense. They were still busy and had a wait but not too bad and I'm sure it would have been worse before the changes.

I didn't see much of a remodel at the Olympic, maybe fresh paint.
 

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Marriage proposal blocking my view of the ocean.:D
 

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Finished the day with a few pizzas from the pizza truck in Kapaa. This is the one next to Wialua Shave Ice. Pretty good, single serving pies that range from $11 to $16.
 

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We went up north today and didn't run into any rain. We stopped in Hanalai and I bought few shirts. I did notice the Pizza place was back in the village. I thought they were gone last year.

After that we went all the way to Kee. The no snorkel sign was out and the surf was pretty high. Only a couple people in the water up to their knees.
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Then we stopped off at Happy Talk and had a few drinks and a pizza. Talked to a few nice couples there. First time we stopped here, it was pretty crowded but we got a seat at the bar right away.
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Our last stop was back in Kapaa. Since Ono was closed, we tried our first shave ice at Wialua Shave Ice. All natural and a little more expensive than Ono. It was alright, we had the Lava Flow which is Pineapple, Coconut and Strawberry. I still say Ono is the best but every one has their favorites.
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Then we stopped off at Happy Talk and had a few drinks and a pizza. Talked to a few nice couples there. First time we stopped here, it was pretty crowded but we got a seat at the bar right away.

How is the happy hour there?
 

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We went up north today and didn't run into any rain. We stopped in Hanalai and I bought few shirts. I did notice the Pizza place was back in the village. I thought they were gone last year.

After that we went all the way to Kee. The no snorkel sign was out and the surf was pretty high. Only a couple people in the water up to their knees.View attachment 3326 View attachment 3325


Is that Ke'e Beach?

Never mind. I see now the text right above the picture says it is Ke'e. I missed that before. <Need more coffee>. Have they repaired the parking lot there?

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Hi Dave - The parking lot is part of the Ke'e experience - it's an off-road course. ;) I wonder how many people puncture their undercarriage, or ruin a tire on the protruding boulders!
 

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We were at Kee on Christmas Day and they were handing out parking tickets like candy. Luckily it was later in the day and we were fortunate enough to have found a spot in the lot, not on the road.
 

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Clarification - It's Ke'e, and it is pronounced Kay-A
 

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Hi Dave - The parking lot is part of the Ke'e experience - it's an off-road course. ;) I wonder how many people puncture their undercarriage, or ruin a tire on the protruding boulders!

My thoughts exactly. :) Last time I was there it was a mess. I heard they were repairing the lot. Hawaii time, obviously. ;)

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How is the happy hour there?

Not much of a happy hour but it was pretty crowded. Not much close so they do a good business. The beer was nice and cold, 28 degrees.
 

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I didn't notice and improvements to the parking lot at Kee. Island time for sure.:cool:
 

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Breakfast in the condo today. DW wants to head to Nani Moon Mead today, they open at noon. We're going to the Bull Shed for dinner. I have that $25 gift certificate I won on the internet to use. Don't know what's in between yet.
 

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So far Johnny's never had crabs when we're there. :D
 

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So far Johnny's never had crabs when we're there. :D
Really enjoying your photos and journal. It sure brings back memories and tempts me to get back soon.
I also like that you seem to take a day at a time...not over-planning every second.
 

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Really enjoying your photos and journal. It sure brings back memories and tempts me to get back soon.
I also like that you seem to take a day at a time...not over-planning every second.

We've been here enough that we don't plan too much. We like it like that. We always find something new to check out.

Had a great steak at the Bull Shed tonight and DW had the steak and lobster.

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Stopped at the Coconut Marketplace today. It looks nice, now they just need people to fill the buildings. Hope it happens, it has potential.
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It was like that the last time we were there, too. Not too crowded, and many empty storefronts. It seems like the right management company could turn it around.

BTW, my <jealous> streak is calming down. Keep posting pictures. ;)

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OK Dave and you're pretty good at this. Name that beach, all three same place.
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