Kauai - March 2014 - Marriott & Surrounding Environs

We spent the rest of our holiday at the resort, and wandering around the restaurants and businesses within walking distance. It was lovely and relaxing. The resort is wonderful, although the beds are a bit soft for us futon types.

Night View from our Lanai

 We normally don't adjust very well to the Hawaiian time zone, and end up doing the very "early to bed..." thing.

Pre-Dawn at the Beach

Sun is just coming up.

The Pool is Massive

Torch Lighting Ceremony

We found ourselves visiting the same establishments over and over again. On our favourites list we included The Feral Pig. The breakfast menu here is loaded with traditional fare, and something called a "Beermosa".

Mascot at the Feral Pig

Bar at the Feral Pig

We really enjoyed Kalapaki Joe's. They have terrific happy hour specials, and views of the surf. The food is tasty, with lots of reasonably priced seafood.

Kalapaki Joe's

Let me just take a minute to talk about the Nawiliwili Tavern. It is dark, and friendly, and lovely.

And they have this helpful sign as you leave

Kauai - March 2014 - Driving Around

We spent parts of a couple of days driving around. While we were coming back from the sail, we finally managed to find Puka Dog. We had been to the one on Oahu and loved their tasty version of a hot dog. So, since we knew there was one on Kauai, we had to find it. I won't bother with a picture of that. Suffice it to say, I ended up with Lilikoi mustard all over my shirt.

The drive to find Puka Dog is lovely

The next day, we drove up the coast to see that part of the island. It was very rainy, but still lovely.

 All too soon, we had to head back to the airport to drop off the car, since we only had it for a few days. Still, there was lots left to do near the hotel. Including seeing some of my favourite Hawaiian inhabitants - like lizards.

And we took a cab to Luau Kalamaku, since we have to do at least one every time we hit Hawaii.  This one is at the KiloHana Plantation. We arrived early, in time to do the rum tasting first (lovely rum). The luau is fairly standard, with nicely flavoured pig and the standard sides. The show is entertaining as well.

Kauai - March 2014 - Na Pali Coast

We booked the Holo Holo Charters Na Pali Coast Sail and Snorkel. It was a great time. Note: this is a barefoot excursion. You take off your shoes before you get on the catamaran (do not forget to sunblock your feet. Mine got lobster red.). Snacks, lunch, soft drinks, and beer are included (there might have been wine as well).

My favourite sea creature

The snorkelling was very soon after we left dock. I think, to get it out of the way, so the drinking could begin. ;)

Reef

The View from Sea Level

The rest of the day was a motor up the Na Pali coast, and sail back. The views are, of course, breathtaking.

 We also saw many sea creatures: numerous whales, sea turtles, and lovely spinner dolphins, a pod of which escorted us for quite some time.