Saturday

Last night I slept deeply so refreshed; only 11 hours!
It was the grapefruit drops. . .vodka which I have never drunk. Yummy fruit.
Dan and I walked our daily three miles to the grocery in Princeville, snapping some flower photos-'resources'. We had a short grocery list and tried our first scoop of Lappert's ice cream ever. Coffe, coconut macadamia nut with fudge ribbons. Okay. . .it's thier signature delight.
We walked home to a warm sprinkle of rain.
I made tuna wraps and then Dan watched whales and I dove into my paintings.
Last week I only imagined painting. Now I am so ready!
After spending the afternoon in different wolds we went to the Westin for a martini and crab cakes which were delicious.
A trip to the cliffs to watch the sun set over Hanalei Bay and then we'll grill our opah or Moonfish.
No other plans for the evening that I can mention.

Friday
I called it my 'dying wish' which was a little extreme. Dan agrees to kayak after breakfast at the Polynesia Cafe.
The weather was just right but it was a lot of work paddling.





After two hours we hauled out of the Hanalei River and dragged our tired four foot long arms home.



Laying around in hammocks whale watching until we had the strength to eat pizza at Pau Hana in Kiluea and another trip to the Light house.
Dan grills a New York Steak and I carmelize some onions for it. We share a salad and watch Valley of the Dolls, a Hawaiinan classic. . . kidding.

Thursday
Manna from heaven or is the food coming from the cat lovers on the third floor?
Dan sweeps the 10 cats away. Who would put out a bag of chicken in the bone for feral cats?Off to Mo ola a Bay to read C is for Corpse and practice a few sun salutations on the beach.



Olympic cafe in Kapaa is great Kalua Pork for Dan, Kauai wrap for me.
Longs drugs for liquid bandaids, the aftermath of walking thre miles in thongs.
Aliomanu beach afternoon. . watch snorkeling, spear fishermen.
Nap
Relax Deeply w Melissa the key word is "Invite'.
Veggie curry from Pandas and a lemon drop

Wednesday
Coffee and whales
3 mile walk to Princeville Hotel which is closed for re model and back.




Kiluea Lighthouse meet my long lost family+sister colleen
Perfect day sun and no wind; lots of turtles and whales
Lunch at hanalei gourmet Wai oli Salad
Hike limahuli gardens
Return to cliffs for wine with Ohana, Colleen, Mike and Natalie




Watch sunset
Dinner lemon bowtie pasta, fish is Monchong, best yet
WOW whatta day

Tuesday

tropical aviary
Family of chickens he she and 4 chicks buck buck buck
Mother tucks them all under her winged skirt at one point. Sweet dumplings.



Cardinals doves Nenes
Coffee. Freshet cool air
Tunnels beach
Haena Beach park walk 2 miles-3
Hanalei Dolphin salads with cajun hebi keoni gold
Read at bay


Buy a sweet handcrafted hawaiian bag from this lady. . .
Farmers market shop list $20.00
Lemon
Grapefruit
Papaya
Lime
Pineapple
Avocado
Tomato
Greens
Basil


Grapefruit drop oh baby!
Yoga with Bhavani is a dream. Learn about the seven domes of the body.
Pizza with basil and Kanuna Dairy goats cheese.

"Is tomorrow OK for all of us to come over and visit? Is there a time that works best for you and Dan?
I know we're going to stop at the lighthouse and want to drive to Ke'e beach at the end of the road."
Mike

Looks like we're set up for tomorrow with my brother and family. Wahoo

Monday
Coffee on grass
Watching pod play
A slithery surf
Salty sudsy smooth
Shimmering salty suds
3 miles we walk
Lunch at hanalei gourmet waldrorf
Anini beach
Windy
No reception
Dolphin for snow crab sushi pupus
$ 12 organic Chardonnay. . .oops, I thought it was the 'special' (not Special.)



Intentions
Sun salutations am
Fruit plate half muffin
Yogurt or almond butter
Hike kayak snorkel swim yoga bike
Practice shani
Practice gratitude

Satan prince of darkness
Hiss & spat the whyte twins
Tort the tortoise shell
Grey beau

Sunday Awaken to an Aviary Adventure;
12 Nene, 50 doves, 1 rooster and a litter of cats oh so melodic
we attend Lihue Lutheran's 10:30 service
Pastor thinks we live on the North Shore and visit three Sundays a year.
Costco for steak, fishy and salsa. Also Dan's pants fell off when he removed his belt going through airport security. So we are shopping for smaller ones.
Olympic cafe in Kapaa is recommended by Nancy. We love it, trying the raps.
Foodland beer tortillas
Anini beach


Fish tacos incorporate left over hebi for a late dinner. Dan makes fresh guacamole and I enjoy a lemon drop
Last Templar

Saturday

Saturday
Sleep with doors open to waterfall
Ne Ne greeting a cross between a honk/ bray
Breakfast at Jo's on the Green
Dive into beach scene Doesn't Dan look amazing?
Stroll poipu village for b card
Lunch at brennekes with Mike Nancy Amanda and Natalie
Say our good byes, a kiss from brother Mike is deeply moving.
North to priNceville
Banana joes for fruit and veggies
Watched whales they abound
Unpacked
Grocery shop at Princeville's foodland
Cats!!!!! all over the place we count ten on the lanai
Grilled Swordfish and organic Kauai greens
Sleep on dans lap
Finish b is for burglar

Up at 5 30 dead
Great flight
Pesto rigatoni
Win at scrabble with formulative
Taco bell
Sheraton poipu

Exhausted + high
Call from mike and Nancy
Gingr ale a bourbon orange
Meet amanda 29 and Natalie 5
Dine at tomkats
Fish tacos mai tai
Home at 9
Amazing blessed brother love

I know it's time to go when. . .
1. The fridge is empty.
2. Mirage has returned to Guide Dogs for the Blind.
3. and I have a pedicure, this time a color called 'Mink'.

Eleven hours and counting down! The Blue Star bus will arrive to pick us up at 6:15 a.m. on Friday January the 23rd. Our bags are packed, we're ready to go. . . time to snooze :-)