Feb 27, 2013 Last Full Day at Princeville

Feb 27, 2013 Our last full day so we decided to play some tennis at the great courts here at the Cliffs. Around noon we went back to Anini Beach for snorkeling. The wind was quite strong but we managed to see three turtles and a large school of small blue tangs. Combination of wind and tides kept us from seeing more since fish seem to seek protection with the coral reef. After hot tub and pool swim we returned our gear to the sports shop and went to the Hanalei Gourmet for more fish and chips.  Can't get enough of that fresh fish. Packed and cleaned up our condo.

Feb 27, 2013 Kauai Good day at Anini Beach

Feb 25, 2013 This was our best day at two beaches, Anini and Hanalei. Several large turtle were viewed along with a black and white ray, many wrasses, sergeant majors, parrots and colorful smaller fish. After fruit shake at local stand we headed for Hanalei and more fish watching. Back at our condo, we discovered that Monday is a reception party day with Mai Tais, wine, and munches. After a dip in the sauna and pool we had dinner at our favorite Mexican restaurant, Federico's.

Hindu Monastery and Botanical Gardens

Gate to Monastery

Visited the monastery and the Kadavul Hindu Temple, a beautiful and spiritual property.  After lunch at the Olympic Cafe where we shared a large Kauai pork burrito we went to the Common Ground for a hike to Stone Dam surrounded by a beautiful botanical garden with water falls and vast assortment of plants and trees.

Seva

New Temple

Stone Dam

Botanical Garden at Stone Dam

Snorkeling at Ke'e beach

Our Condo at the Cliffs

Feb 23, 2013 We drove to Hanalei's Snorkel Bobs's for mask, snorkels,  and fins on our way to Ke'e Beach.  After some rain showers the sun came out and we enjoyed a  plethora of colorful tropical fish. Heavy rains soon after drenched us.  Stopped at Red Hot Mama's hopping for her island famous burritos.  Like some other small island restaurant owners she decided randomly not to open today. So we went home, showered and came back for fish and chips at our favorite Hanalei Gourmet and a shave ice next door.

Pool time on sunnier day

Feb 22, 2013

Beautiful rainbow was omen for a nicer weather day.  After some aerobic exercises Miriam an I enjoyed some pool time and soaking up some sun rays. After lunch in our unit we are off for some shaved ice in Hanalei, and return movie to Resbox at Foodland "A Separation", about a troubled couple in Iran. Could have been filmed in any country dealing with the same issues. Weather starting to turn to more clouds. 

Very Rainy Day on the Island

Feb 21, 2013 today was a very cloudy an rainy day until around 4pm. We ventured out after using the exercise room to have lunch at the Garden Cafe at the Common Grounds, a organic restaurant that draws  mainly holistic clientele. The food is from locally grown gardens and livestock. Drove to the 

Kilauea lighthouse to view the red footed bobbies and the rough sea. left to take in the local f'armers market and buy more of the ripe local veggies and island unique fruits.

Moving Day toThe Cliffs

Feb 20, 2013 We only had one week at the PuuPoi condo so we moved to a single bedroom condo at the Cliffs.  The athletic facilities are better than at the PuuPoa, great tennis courts, pool and exercise room. Spent most of day settling in and reading about the sugar cane plantation owners, especially George Wilcox, son of missionary Abner Wilcox. Ate our chicken dinner at our condo. Food and meals are expensive so only eating lunches out.