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Starting Our Two Weeks on Kauai.

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I've gotten lucky in the winter, i stayed three weeks once and only had one bad
Day of rain. It's a little cooler and windyer but still great. I think we'll do Maui or
The Big Island again in 2017 but only for a week. We'll still do a week on Kauai
Too.:D
 

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Hey Slip, how was the anniversary dinner at Hukilau Lanai ? If you have a chance please make a list of the not to miss sites and restaurants. We are going to Ohau on Oct 30 and arriving at Kauai on November 2 and staying at the Westin in Princeville. Thanks in advance for the hints!!
 

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Hukilau Lani was great and highly recommended. We had the 5 course tasting
Menu. They only serve that from 5 to 5:45pm. My list of favorites may be
Different than others but must sees are Waimea Canyon, Kilauea Lighthouse,
Spouting Horn and the many beaches. We love Anini, Ke'e and Shipwreck.

For places to eat we go mostly casual, Shrimp Station, Olympic Cafe, Ono Family
Restaurant, Chicken in a Barrel, Korean BBQ just to name a few. I'm sure others
Will chime in. You will love it Princeville is a great place to stay this time of year.
 

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Beautiful morning, best since Ana. Up early and it's a clear day so we'll go to
Waimea Canyon then the coffe plantation. I sure we'll find other stops too.:D
 

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Went up to Waimea Canyon today. Beautiful clear day. We went all the way to
The end. On the way back we stopped at Souting Horn to drop off one of my
Niihau leis that had a broken string. She said she would have it fixed before we
Leave. I didn't expect that.

I also called the storage on wheels company that Tiger uses to see about getting
A storage tote. They said they only work with Lawai Beach Resort and they
Didn't know how the Pono Kai's rules were but they weren't against doing it at
The Pono Kai. So I checked with the front desk and they said they could drop it
Off at the front desk but they wouldn't be able to put it in the room like LBR.
I called and left a message asking if the could just drop it off on my first day and
Pick it up the day before I leave. I think that would be easier. We'll see what
They say.

After that we went to Keoki's for some pupu's and a slice of Hula pie.:D today was
A beautiful day for a ride. Tomorrow DW wants to do some shopping and we'll
Have to go to WaMart for a tote if the company gives the OK.
 

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Was the look-out clear too? It is a beautiful drive. These vacations go too fast but you will be back. :)
 

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Yep, we stopped at all the lookouts and they were all clear except for the Niihau
Lookout. I was able to see the island but most others couldn't make it out
Because they didn't what to look for. All the others were clear as a bell.

They do go fast but we have a few days left and nothing major we want to get
Done so we can take it slow. Time has been going by pretty slow for us so to me
That's a good sign.:D

I'm just relaxing on my lanai right now enjoying a LongBoard.:cool:
 

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The famous Hula pie at Keoki's.
 

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And you know I had to have a Mai Tai.:D
 

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I'm glad things are settling down for you. And doubly-glad there was no/little storm damage from Ana. :)

Maitai's and Longboards on the lanai. Hula pie and eating at Keoki's. What's not to love? ;)

Gotta love Kauai. :banana:

Dave
 

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I'm glad things are settling down for you. And doubly-glad there was no/little storm damage from Ana. :)

Maitai's and Longboards on the lanai. Hula pie and eating at Keoki's. What's not to love? ;)

Gotta love Kauai. :banana:

Dave
It is Paradise! :cool: I can hardly wait to go back to Maui again next year.
 

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It is the one place that I can just relax. Haven't thought about work and even
Forgot what day it was a few times.:D

Just enjoying the lanai again this morning, on TUG, a little reading and people
Watching before DW wants to walk to Kapaa to do some shopping.
 
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Now this is the way to go!! Plate lunch from Pono Market, pork laulau, teriyaki
Meatloaf with two scoops of rice and a scoop of Mac potato salad. Nice cold
LongBoard to finish it off. I love having a lanai that faces the east, we use it all
The time and never get hot.:cool:
 
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Got a call from Storage on Wheels and they said we could pickup and drop off
At Banyan Harbor. That works great for us, real close to the airport and car
Rentals. We went to WalMart and bought the container. Real big we'll be able to
Put a lot in there. We'll have it about half full now then after our trip in May it
Will be pretty full. This is going to work out great. Thanks Tiger!!
 

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You'll be here just before we return in May. What unit did you end out getting?
That will be a nice time to come. It's not too crowded now either. There are still
Some oceanfront units open.

I just got back from the pool to get some sun and there were only a handful of
People done there. It's a little humid now with the storm coming but all in all
Everything's been great since we got here. The are laying tile by the concierge
Office, that looks like it will be done today or tomorrow. Looks great. They have
Been busy doing little projects around the resort.

We got A307 the 2 bed Lofts. March 14-21
:D:D:D
 

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Great, that is a nice unit. I've has a few friends stay in that unit. Your view
Should be about the same as the view I have now except you'll be able to see
Down the south side too. Just got back from the beach out front. Trying to get a
Little more sun. Feels good, won't have too much of that left when I get home.:D
 

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We are headed to Princeville in about a week.

I see that the weather report shows lows of 70s and highs of 80s.

Rain gear is obviously needed, but is there any need for warmer clothing for the evenings/nights?
 

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We are headed to Princeville in about a week.

I see that the weather report shows lows of 70s and highs of 80s.

Rain gear is obviously needed, but is there any need for warmer clothing for the evenings/nights?

I would say no but I from Wisconsin.:D in two weeks, I have only worn shorts
And either a tee shirt or an Aloha shirt. It may rain a little more up there but
Mostly at night and when it does during the day just wait it out, it doesn't rain
That long. If it's a bigger storm you'll hear about it on tv or the radio.

We went to Kountry Kitchen for breakfast. Great as usual, I really like that place.
I know it gets mixed reviews but the food is good and we're always treated
Well. DW stopped into the Kauai soap store like she always does. She stocks up
On her soaps and the always give her some fresh fruit. They were picking
Lemons and avocados so we got a bag full of each.

While she was in there I was
Looking at the window at the Century 21 store. A realtor came out and we talked
A bit. Find out he was born in Baraboo, Wisconsin, that's the small town I work
In. He asked if we wanted to checkout a new remodel of a condo complex so
We took a drive. It's right across the street from the Long Drugs in the mall in
Kapaa. Two bed, one bath, $227,000 monthly mf's of $525. Not too bad, pretty
Private, one ocean front building and one building behind that. $100,000 more
For oceanfront. Two bad things for me was no AC and only 590sf. They were
Small. Redone really well though.

Going to Kauai Beer Company in a little bit to pick up a growler.:D
 

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Lager. It's lighter than LongBoard but still really flavorful. Two thumbs up and
Now I can get a refill for $15.:D

It was really crowded there, it was Food truck Thursday plus they were doing an
Octoberfest celecbration.
 

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Stop it! You're having too much fun while I'm here in the rain and cool weather. :p
 

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Been in Kauai this week. Went to Village Snack and Bakery in Hanelai (same shopping center as Puka Dog and Chicken in a barrel) and found there pies to be better than The Right Slice and considerably cheaper.
 

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Been in Kauai this week. Went to Village Snack and Bakery in Hanelai (same shopping center as Puka Dog and Chicken in a barrel) and found there pies to be better than The Right Slice and considerably cheaper.

Thanks, we'll have to keep that in mind for May. I don't think we're going back
Up there again.

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My fun will be coming to an end soon. We leave Saturday evening and we'll be
Heading to cool weather ourselves. Not too much planed for tomorrow but
Maybe we'll take one more ride up north for pie.:rolleyes:
 

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Thanks, we'll have to keep that in mind for May. I don't think we're going back
Up there again.

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My fun will be coming to an end soon. We leave Saturday evening and we'll be
Heading to cool weather ourselves. Not too much planed for tomorrow but
Maybe we'll take one more ride up north for pie.:rolleyes:

You won't be going back to cool weather. It should be in the upper 60's this weekend. This late in October it feels just great.
 

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You won't be going back to cool weather. It should be in the upper 60's this weekend. This late in October it feels just great.

We'll take that but unfortunately we know it won't be long.
 

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Went to Little Tsunami in Kapaa today:D, then went to Tiki Tacos for lunch. One
Word to describe Tiki's is fresh. They make the tortillas and everything is local.
I had a roasted pork taco and DW had the fish and shrimp taco. Really good.

After that we took a ride to Princeville and stopped at the shopping center. DW
Picked up some music cd's. We have to decide where we want to go for dinner.
Last night we just had some pizza on the lanai.
 
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