Someday just a few weeks in the past, Andrew’s coworker confirmed him a loopy deal from Southwest with tickets so low-cost to Kauai that he couldn’t say no (though it had a 6-hour layover in Oakland;). We additionally had a bunch of Southwest credit score from a visit we needed to cancel just a few years in the past, which meant it could be legal to say no to a free Kauai journey (Lady Math)! Sadly, Knox wasn’t in a position to include us, however we will likely be bringing him again asap.
Andrew and I’ve been to quite a lot of locations collectively, and we’re optimistic that Kauai is our favourite place on the planet (tied with the place we stay and Switzerland).
We landed and drove to our Airbnb after which instantly to Hanalei Bay for the sundown. The cotton sweet clouds had been one of the simplest ways to introduce the children to the island.
The following day, I wakened very early naturally and went for a run a bit later. Operating in Princeville feels so secure. I like working there. I had views of the mountains or seashore, gorgeous neighborhoods, or a golf course for each mile. We had breakfast at our Airbnb after which headed to Anini Seashore.
Everybody snorkeled each single day whereas we had been there. Snorkeling is considered one of my favourite issues to do, and that is my favourite place to do it. It feels meditative to me… You might be absolutely current in what you’re doing, the deep respiration, and transferring slowly via the water is so peaceable. Anini Seashore had so many sea turtles simply off the boat ramp. At one level, we noticed 20 of them inside a couple of minutes.
Naps to regulate to the time change had been welcomed:
We then went to the Waipa Farmers Market (each Tuesday) and loaded up on meals, after which went over to Hideaway Seashore. Lots of the seashores on this facet of the island require a little bit of a hike, however Beck was in a position to do every of them.
Hideaway Seashore! One factor I like concerning the seashores in Kauai is that there’s the right quantity of shade from the encompassing bushes.
The following day, we began out with Wake Up Scrumptious for his or her Churro French Toast after which drove to Tunnels Seashore. Brooke’s favourite automotive on the planet is a crimson jeep (I had an analogous one for the primary few years of her life, so possibly that’s a part of why) and by some means Andrew was in a position to improve to a jeep free of charge… Brooke was so glad to get to be in her dream automotive for every week.
Tunnels Seashore was too harmful to swim in that day, however we did go throughout the road to discover the tunnel.
We then went to Puu Poa Seashore for the remainder of the day. This is similar seashore that I noticed Kourtney Kardashian on in 2023. It’s a gorgeous seashore with the right snorkeling proper off the shore. There have been so many fish and turtles.
Meals at Sushi Lady subsequent..
On our first day there, we met this cute lady in the midst of the image under. We ended up speaking for such a very long time with a lot in frequent, after which she invited us to her and her husband’s hearth present. We had been all shocked by the dancers, the (harmful!) tips, the hearth, the singing, the drums, every part. If you’re right here, go to the ahi lele hearth luau present. Beck hasn’t stopped speaking about it.
Andrew and I went on a run the following day earlier than heading to Foodland to seize some issues for breakfast, after which going to Anini Seashore for extra snorkeling. The ocean turtles are in all places on this seashore, and we stayed on the market for therefore lengthy. We then walked round Hanalei for a bit, ate at a meals truck, watched the sundown, and went to the pool the place we had been staying to swim underneath the moon.
Queens Bathtub was the principle attraction for the following day. You hike for a bit to get to it, however it’s so value it. I hate swimming in chilly water, and I really feel like I used to be pregnant or had a child to look at for therefore a few years, so it was enjoyable to swim like loopy with my children within the heat waters of Hawaii. They didn’t acknowledge me.
Our subsequent seashore (which was everybody’s FAVORITE) was Secret Seashore. The waves are too massive to snorkel or swim in, however it’s past beautiful, and the waves on the shore had been so enjoyable for the children to play in. We watched the sundown once more after which went to the pool with some Half Baked Ben and Jerry’s.
The Kalalua Path and Haena State Park are what we arrange for Saturday. It’s a must to reserve a spot to do that and take the shuttle right here upfront. I can’t let you know sufficient how a lot I would like you to see this space for those who go. Andrew and I went all the way in which to the Waterfall, which was unbelievable just a few years in the past, however the children made it just a few miles on the path, too. We noticed dolphins within the water as we had been mountain climbing. The Napali Coast is magical.
Kē’ē Seashore is true firstly/finish of this path, and so we had been right here afterwards for some time. We snorkeled and noticed the most important fish right here vs any of the opposite seashores. All of us wanted naps after this, after which we went to Anini Seashore once more to search for extra turtles, however discovered an eel as an alternative!
Again to Puu Poa seashore for us on Sunday. We had been all fairly drained and so we took it very simple right here for the day.
THAT MOUNTAIN BACKDROP.
Additionally, this trip truly felt like a trip, not a visit;). Andrew and I had been in a position to get in loads of stress-free, everybody sleeps nice, we are able to exit for just a few miles collectively whereas everyone seems to be asleep, Beck can stroll in all places, and the children are at such enjoyable ages and as much as attempting all the new issues.
On Monday, we wakened early and headed to Lihue to discover and keep the night time earlier than flying residence the following day.
Poipu Seashore to see a monk seal sleeping on the seashore!
We used bank card factors to then keep at our final cease for an evening. Free simply makes it really feel higher🥳. The children cherished the Marriott pool so very a lot and we went forwards and backwards from the pool to the seashore.
We had our ultimate meal at Duke’s subsequent to the resort. The Hula Pie is what desires are product of.
Till subsequent time…
The children already miss seeing chickens in all places they go.
My favourite meals information pyramid is my Kauai consumption of fish, recent fruit, and shave ice.
I really feel like in Hawaii, I’m able to get the quantity of Vitamin D that my physique must really feel its finest.
The folks listed here are extremely pleasant. We made so many pals with folks residing right here and different vacationers from everywhere in the world.
The time change right here makes me really feel so achieved… I get up at 5 feeling more energizing than ever (aka 9 Utah time) and exit for a run and stretch all earlier than I even consider waking up at residence;)
‘Sluggish Your self Down’ is the motto of the Wishing Nicely shops, and I really feel prefer it’s the motto of your complete island… driving, residing, consuming, respiration, every part. It’s the one place I really feel like my nervousness lastly chills utterly.
Beck did undergo crepe withdrawals whereas we had been away, so we are going to in all probability have these each day for the following week to assist him out.
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Ever been to Hawaii? Which island? Will we all do the Kauai Marathon collectively subsequent yr?
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