Jeff and Sharon's Travel Blog

We awoke somewhat early, but slept in just a little bit longer so that we could enjoy our last day to sleep in. The menu was honey buns and OJ. Previously we had gotten a gallon of OJ at Target. I wasn’t sure if we’d be able to drink it all, but sure enough as a write this, we have half a gallon left for tomorrow’s breakfast.

We headed out to Haleakala, a dormant volcano. Going up the mountain you could really see the change in vegetation as we drove up the switchbacks to the National Park. Cattle roamed free close to the road without a fence.

I woke up early this morning. We had to catch a 9:17AM fight to Maui and we were an hour away from the airport. I was too tired to pack the night before. Our freshly washed clothes lay in the sofa unfolded. I showered and then ate the donut holes and fruit juice I got the evening before.

As I packed my clothes and souvenirs I began to wonder if all of it would fit, but sure enough it did all fit, but I made a mental note: no more souvenirs…or at least no more big souvenirs.

We began our journey at around 6AM. I turned in my key to the resort staff (24 hour front desk). We crossed into the suburbs of Princeville with well manicured grass done by lawn care specialists who couldn’t afford to live there. I stopped to take a photo of the $150 fine to anyone parking on the street. It might have been targeted to those beachgoers who need a place to park,

After a nice stay at Kauai Palms Hotel it was time for us to check out and travel to the north part of the island to Kauai. We had a nice breakfast of bacon, eggs, and leftover pineapple. We packed up, turned in our key and headed to the Red Hibiscus, souvenir store in Lihue.

While Sharon sat in the parking lot in our rented Jeep, I walked up into town to take photos. The old Lihue movie theater had been turned into a senior living facility, but they had left the neon marque with “Live Aloha” written on it. Posters from movies like “The Terminator,” “Vertigo,” and “Titanic” were prominately displayed in the “Now Showing” section of the theater lineup.

Outside of the movie theatre there was a homeless person temporarily residing nearby. Homeless in Hawaii had become a common theme throughout our stay. Housing seems to have become unaffordable for the po

After a hearty breakfast of eggs and bacon, we went to the Kauai museum today. It is near the county municipal buildings. Outside was the usual flock of chickens.

Inside we learned how Kauai was the last island conquered by King Kamehameha. Eventually the King of Kauai was forced to pay tribute to Kamehameha to remain as a figurehead king on the Island.

We also learned how brothers and sister intermarried to increase “Mana” which could be seen as power or karma or a little of both. Children of this incestuous relationship were considered Godlike and whatever object their shadow was cast on was destroyed.

There were also special sections for surfers and World War II. World War II did mention the Japanese internment camp during the war and how martial law was declared in Kauai. In short travel was

As expected we woke up at 5AM Hawaiian time, 10AM Nashville time. Nashville time seems further on out as they had their time change that day. We will not miss loosing the hour, but ours wil be more difficult to adjust to as it is more jet lag than skipping forward.

Roosters actually serenaded us in the morning. It was almost a standoff as to which rooster could crow the best. One was pitiful. Sounded like he had a frog in his mouth.

I dosed a little until about 7AM when I figured it was time to get up and go to Walmart for some food and other estentials. It was just 5 minutes away. I left Sharon do write up her blog post.

Walmart was just like any other Walmart. I think it had a limited selection on eggs – only a couple of brands – all said “Mainland Eggs” indicating it was imported in. Seemingly

We made it to Honolulu! Sharon was sure to wipe down our seats on our flight from Seattle, hot spot…