Rainbows are the universal symbol of hope, love, acceptance and happiness
This is the last chance this year to present photos of our October 2023 Kauai holiday. We watched from our lanai as this perfect rainbow developed one morning after a stormy night. I'm hoping it symbolizes good things for 2024.
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| Bali Hai sunrise from our Lanai |
Endless pleasure gazing at the ocean from our lanai while hearing the waves crash. We couldn't stop taking photos of our beautiful surroundings. Guests from other units were doing the same farther up the lawn.
The remodel of the St Regis is a marvel of taste and design; its new name is 1 Hotel. Above is the dining room where we enjoyed brunch one morning. It was only a short walk from our condo so we spent quite a bit of time walking down to their beach and exploring all the new spaces in the multi-story hotel. It was a fun activity on the few days that it rained
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| Closeup of the dining room |
We saw people working out on this ingenious outdoor weight room on the sand near the impressive swimming pool and hot tub at 1 Hotel. We were already very familiar with this beach since it was down a long path connecting it to the Hanalei Bay Resort where we stayed many times over the years
Here I am in 2010 when it was the St Regis. Same beach, same tree
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| Cocktail menu at Avalon |
One evening we splurged on dinner at Avalon Gastropub in Kilauea, but NOT ON COCKTAILS!
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| Dean wearing his "new" vintage Tommy Bahama shirt |
Another great salad with island mixed greens. The local produce was exceptional (and less expensive than the drinks!)
On our last day Dean captured the strong wind blowing through the trees on the island. Click on full screen icon in the video for full effect
One of many spectacular sunsets to end our memorable vacation
