Day 6 (August 24, 2022): Good-bye Big Island… hello Kauai

Opening narrative of this blog entry to follow late day (Atlantic Canada time) on Thursday. 

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7:30AM snorkel at Kahalu’u Beach Park:
Kahuluu Beach Park is excellent for snorkeling.  However, we learned after we had snorkeled there that a shark had attacked someone floating in the water there on February 9, 2022.  So that was a bit sobering to hear.






Spam was introduced 85 years ago. And it is still popular here! Take this example from the Denny’s menu this morning:



Here, just like back home, businesses are short staffed. Some restaurants are closed, on limited hours, or offering take-out only. Hiring signs are everywhere! 


Massive tree in the center of Kona. 


A Norwegian Cruise Lines ship was anchored offshore in Kona this morning.

Our hotel in the heart Kona - Courtyard King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. 

A view of the heart of Kona. 


Swimmers right in the center of Kona. 


Sign at the Kona airport. 


Southwest Boeing 737 Max 8 from Kona to Honolulu. 


Aerial view of the island of Kaho’olawe (bottom) and Maui’s Haleakala Crater (top). 


Upon descent into Honolulu. That’s Diamond Head Crater to the right of the photo at the top. 


In the oriental garden in the secure gate area at Honolulu’s airport. 


Just after takeoff from Honolulu, enroute to Kauai. 


Feral chickens rule the roost across Hawaii, but especially in Kauai. 


Arriving at the Kauai Beach Resort in Kapaa, just north of the Lihue Airport. 


About to check in to the Kauai Beach Resort.

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