2010-3-5 Around KBV, then to Lawai, then to the airport and home:

Today is our last day here, Tim and Faith had to leave early (for a 2:50pm flight). They were flying back from Honolulu. So we didn't do much before they left. Hung around the condo and walked the beach by KBV. Here are some pictures from our beach.

 heading north along the beach---towards Kapaa

 Looking back at building G of the Wyndham Kauai Beach Villas Resort.

 continuing up the coast---the sandy beach goes for miles!  Many people say they don't "like" the East side, but how can you not like this!?

 or this!?

 Usually you have the beach pretty much to yourself, too.

 Not sure why this road is there, but on the other side of the road (away from the beach) is the Wailua golf course.

 looking down to the beach from the dirt road along the golf course.

 Haven't seen any cars on the beach, but do see an occasional ATV---usually with a lifeguard on it.

 Looking in towards the golf course.

 "Fore"---- or 4, in this case.

 back to looking at the ocean

 All too soon it was time for Tim and Faith to head to the airport.

 Then Ken and I had a few more hours to finish our vacation.   Ken and I  decided to head South one last time.  On our way, we even stopped at and wandered around 2 Frogs Hugging. The name of the store always had me curious to check out what they have, so we finally did. I decided if I ever get rich and get to refurnish my house, that's where I'm getting my stuff from. Loved their style!
A table with glass over a really cool wood carving.

 Love the turtles on the backs of these chairs.

 beautiful wood carvings

 Koa wood chairs?

 even these simple folding tables were neat.

Now it was time to make sure the flowers in our leis went somewhere that would wash them back to shore---a sign that you'll return.

 What better place then Lawai!?

 So we take the flowers off the string, and put them in the water.

 This guy even came to tell us good bye.

 so did this guy.

 good bye saddle butterflyfish

 and manybar goatfish

 this shy little blenney even came out to bid us farewell.

 Even though we had checked out of our condo in the morning, we were able to leave our luggage at the office and get a complimentary hour in one of the empty condos before heading to the airport.  Nice to be able to shower, change, and dry our wet suits before our long trip back to St. Louis.

 2 weeks flew by again!!!!  I know a lot of people are happy to go home from vacations, but it makes me sad.  At least when the vacation is in Hawaii!  But I'm happy that we got to enjoyed another vacation in Kauai.  Loved sharing it with family again. We’ve been there so often now that it really feels like "home". Can’t wait for trip number 10!