On our way home

It’s been a great holiday, especially the warm weather. Today we went back to our favourite beach, Waikola, to enjoy the swimming. 

It was a bit windy but that meant we could float in the waves.

After the beach it is time for lunch at the Lava Lava Beach Club. It was good last time we came back. 

Gazpacho soup for Norm

I had fish tacos. Yummy! 

Ceviche for Sue

Outstanding Ahi for Ken

Now a walk on the beach.

When you drive around the big island is amazing what different scenery you see. Where we are at the beach is miles and miles of lava.

On the Hilo side it is lush tropical forests. In Kona there are palm trees of every shape and size. 

This is a royal palm . I think…

We loved every different ecosystem. 

There is one thing that caused me stress- there is no recycling! It was so hard to put left over papaya, coffee grounds in with paper, plastic and everything else. I asked our airbnb guy and he said unfortunately there is none. So sad. 

Last sleep

This is the penultimate day. We fly home tomorrow night. It’s been a very good holiday. 

Today we visited the Hulihe’e Palace. It was a former residence of Kamehameha the Great. And later home to many members of Hawaiian royalty. Today the museum showcases artifact from the era of King Kalakaua and Queen Kapi’olani. 

The furniture is made from the Koa tree, a really hard wood.

The royalty made “clothing” out of bird feathers.

And decorative pieces.

The building was lovely being right on the water with an afternoon breeze. You can see why Hawaiian royalty picked this spot.

A cruise ship docked to unload travellers.

The back of the palace

The Banyan tree outside the palace was amazing! 

Some interesting trees and roots?

Time for a cold drink- Hawaiian Breeze, Mojito, Strawberry 

Swirl, all mocktails! 

Back home for time around the pool. 

It is so hot by noon that it is not comfortable walking around. You definitely need somewhere to cool off. 

Ken and Sue joined the fun.

One last time now to catch a sunset. We never have seen the flash of green that is suppose to show up just as the sun sinks down. But we looked! 

Time for dinner . Unfortunately after walking to the place we planned to have dinner, it was not opened. 

So a Thai spot was next best. It was ok…

Norm liked his curry.

I had Pad Thai.

Our dinner photo! 

Now to have more day to swim, lunch and pack for home. 

It is Paradise

Well I brought my running shoes for a reason. Today is the day. Up by 7 before it gets too hot and I went for a 3.25 km run. Alway glad once you’re done that you did it! I even managed to take a couple of photos along the way.

Next breakfast and off to go snorkeling! 

Can you see me? Or Ken? We are out there, beyond the orange buoys and inside the reef. So many colourful fish.

Even brought Yellow Bunny today. She loved the beach.

Fortunately our partners are happy to relax in the shade.

Ken just back from about 45 minutes snorkeling. 

Next lunch. I picked today’s. Tealicious and it was delicious! 

Fresh baguettes with a variety of fillings. I had Brie, walnut and apple. 

Back to rest up before dinner. We always like to catch a sunset and tonight we had the best seat in the house!

Sunset at Huggo’s was perfect.

Before the delicious meal.

Seafood chowder for me.

Crunchy Beef tacos for Norm.

Sue and Ken each had coconut breaded Mahi Mahi. 

It is really pleasant to sit outside, enjoy a meal with friends,

listen to the music and then walk home. 

Thanks Huggo’s

At the end