DAY 35 – Last Day and what a great way to finish! Ian drove us around the island [14 of us today] and we discovered many of the North Shore sights including Shark Cove & Waimea Falls (I finally got to swim under a waterfall and it was THE BEST!). It was a massive day… Read more »
Monthly Archives: April 2013
DAY 34 – Destination O’ahu, April 2013
DAY 34 – Flew into Oahu and went shopping at Waikele Premium Outlets, our favorite stores were GAP, Converse, VANS, Levis and Sports Authority. Checked in at The Moana Surfrider and had dinner at Island Rock Cafe with some old friends. Tomorrow we’re taking our friends with us and discovering the North Shore in our… Read more »
DAY 20 – Destination Kauai, April 2013
DAY 20 – Yee Ha! The Masons have learned the art of Stand Up Paddle Boarding and we learnt on Hanalei River….so, so, so, so, so pretty. Michelle you would be proud of us. You now have 8 new SUP buddies! Before our stand up paddle boarding adventures we went on 2 hikes. 1/ Down to view… Read more »
DAY 19 – Destination Kauai, April 2013
DAY 19 – we had a weird kind of day today. Set out to explore the Limahuli Garden and Preserve and it was CLOSED because the whole area is on ‘Flash Flood’ warning and then we decided it would be a good idea to turn around and go back ‘home’ as we were in an area… Read more »
DAY 18 – Destination Kauai, April 2013
DAY 18 – the day started off perfectly. More cloudy today and raining but we went for a 2 hour bike along the beach front which was definitely the most scenic ride I’ve been on. Shave Ice at the local store then off to view the beautiful Opaeka’a Falls, had a picnic lunch – with the… Read more »
DAY 17 – Destination Kauai, April 2013
DAY 17 – Exhausted after massive day out driving from the North Shore (where we’re staying), to the South Shore to drive up and view Waimea Canyon from the lookout. It was very special but the North Shore (in general) is so much prettier than the South Shore. On the way back we dropped into the… Read more »
DAY 16 – Destination Kauai, April 2013
DAY 16 – Everybody’s going surfin’, surfin’ USA in Kauai at Hanalei Beach! Yep! Today we have learnt to surf under the awesome tuition of Ethan from Kaua’i Outrigger Adventures. If you EVER come to Kauai and want to learn to surf, he is your man! Family friendly, affordable, experienced lifeguard and totally patient with the not… Read more »
DAY 15 – Destination Kauai, April 2013
DAY 15 * checked out the beautiful old church in Hanalei [Wai’oli Hui’ia Church] http://www.hanaleichurch.org/ so picturesque and OLD * toured the Wai’oli Mission House Museum which was so interesting as the house is like a time capsule from the 1800s and my favourite part was that there was a WHOLE collection of old books… Read more »
DAY 14 – Destination Kauai, April 2013
DAY 14 – Just another beautiful day in Paradise. Hiked for an awesome view at the most North end of the island with 5 kids in tow. Brittany (teenager) managed 200 steps then gave up. We soldiered on and discovered very impressive views. We then visited the beautiful but dangerous to swim in, Hanalei Bay & Lumahai… Read more »
DAY 13 – Destination Kauai, April 2013
DAY 13 – WOW! The Island of Kauai is amazing! It is so so so pretty…and we haven’t even seen it at its best. The people are really friendly and relaxed and there are chickens everywhere – yes, real chickens – hens, roosters & chicks. Hawaiian Airlines has fantastic customer service and our flight was… Read more »