2007 Feb. 26-sunrise, Koloa market, and East side

Today was a day to recooperate from the long travel day the day before.  So we didn't do a whole lot.  One advantage of the distance we traveled is that I usually wake up before sunrise for a couple of days.  So i took advantage of that and went down to our beach and caught the sunrise.

 It was pretty cloudy, but still pretty.

 Back in our room at Kauai Beach Villas, we had a North-easterly view (couldn't see the sun rise from it).  This is one of the ocean view rooms in building F.  It's set back and slanted, but still has a pretty great view---at least from the 2nd or 3rd floor.

 We decided to head to Koloa for the farmers market that starts at 1pm. 

 This guy came to greet the shoppers while we were all waiting for the market to open.

 It is a popular market!  They sound a horn at exactly 1pm, then you're allowed in.  This was a few minutes before 1.

 My main goal was to get some tropical flowers.  Compared to the midwest, they are so cheap here!

 I bought a bunch for about $4, and Ken had also bought a bunch for about the same.  We usually take off in different directions at these markets and come back with different stuff.  This time he surprised me with flowers.

 After taking them back to the condo, we decided to check out Lydgate.  I had read that the recent heavy rains had sent debris into the ponds and it was closed, so we went to check it out.

 Yes!  It was full of debris!!!  Apparently this happens quite a bit after really heavy rains.

 Ken doing his part to clean up the mess.

 We had a late lunch/early dinner at Smith's Bar b q.  It was good, but service really lacked.

 At least there are great views while you wait for service!

 Later we ran into Lihue.  It was still really cloudy, so we didn't do much sight seeing.  Mainly hitting up the store for some groceries.  But we did drive by Nawiliwili harbor for a look around.  This is from there.  Didn't look like there would be any sunset tonight.

 So we went to Hamira Saimin for their famous lilikoi chiffon pie.  Ono!!!!!!  As good as I remembered!

 Back at the condo for the night and enjoying my tropical flowers.  It was really nice that a couple years ago Pahio put large vases in the rooms. 

 Not all that exciting of a first day, but it was warm and colorful.  My senses really enjoyed the change from the gloomy brown midwest.