Sunday, February 3, 2013

Hawaii, Part 4: Beach, Pololu, and Beach

Wednesday morning we had to check out of the hotel.  Sad.  It was glorious.  Before checking out we walked down the beach and then got in a little pool time.  The hotel was seriously a dream.






 This was where we ate breakfast:

 Cool puffer fish in the Mana Lani fish pond:

 We enjoyed this man's shirt:


 We drove up to Waimea and then the four of us set out for Pololu.  Such a stunning drive:

 It was a bit overcast, but as always, was beautiful:





 Rob found this rock and had fun photosizing:



 Lunch on the beach:

 Then it was time to head up the other side of the valley:


 The sun cooperated and came out.  Amazing how much the colors change:






 I loved the moss/lichens:
 We drove from Pololu down to Hapuna.  It was so clear:
 Rob and Pod decided to play in the waves:


 We stayed until sunset, which didn't disappoint:
Back in Waimea we had a delicious dinner at Solomene's and maybe even played a round of vicious gin.

6 comments:

Courtney said...

SO PERFECT. The hotel looks like a dream and that drive to Kohala is so amazing. Let's all move back. Please.

David and Kris Taylor said...

As always, you have some beautiful photos. You make me want to go back again, even though I'm not a beach person. The BI is beautiful!

D.

Bill Hastings said...

So gorgeous -- was a great day! Almost makes me want to move there. Oh, wait ...

Whitney said...

What a day! Someday I'll have to stay at one of those fancy hotels:) I'm so glad the drive to Kohala is still green, despite the crazy drought.

Shandra said...

Traveling without kids looks so dreamy! You don't have to work around anyone's nap/meal/tantrum schedule. Amazing. It all looks so beautiful!

Briana said...

wow... i know i keep saying this, but all the pictures are gorgeous! the flowers, the rocks, the sunsets, the greenery. just amazing. i guess that's because hawaii is amazing. :) so fun to see!