Our vacation didn't exactly get off to a great start....when we showed up to the airport we discovered that our flight had a two hour delay, which means we waited at the airport for 4 hours before even getting on the plane. (Anyone who has little kids knows what a challenge that can be!) Anyhow...after our flight finally took off, we were airborn for about 40 minutes when the pilot announces over the intercom "I'm sorry folks, but we are having some mechanical difficulties with the aircraft and we cannot attempt to cross the pacific under these conditions, we are going to have to turn around and go back to Portland." Talk about scary!!! All of the passengers wern't too happy as you can imagine. Better yet, when we landed and deplaned the aircraft we were informed there wasn't another available flight until 1:15 a.m. the next morning. Our flight was suppose to leave at 8:55 on Jan 3rd. and we didn't make it to our destination until 5:30 in the morning on the 4th. To Pass the time we went home, took a nap, got some take out for dinner and headed back to the airport 13 hours later.....and finally here we are in beautiful Kauai Hawaii!
This is our first visit to Kauai, we have been to Maui and Oahu on previous vacations and I think this is the most beautiful island I have seen between the three of them. They call it "the garden island" which couldn't describe it more perfectly, it is so lush and green! We have already been here for one week, man how the time flies when you are on vacation! We have been staying in a little town called Princeville which is on the northern side of the island. We are headed off to Poipu beach on Saturday for the second week of our vacation which is on the Southern side of the island. We went to Poipu today to check out where we will be staying and I think I can truly say that I have never seen a more beautiful tropical setting. I can't wait to get there, the southern side of the island is usually a few degrees warmer and a lot less rainy. I will post pictures of Poipu after our arrival when I get the chance to take some pictures.
So far we have just done a lot of relaxing by the pool, playing on the beach, and eating lots of food! Next week we will hopefully get the chance to do some snorkeling, kayaking, and hiking during our visit to the south shore. Keep checking our blog for some more of our upcoming Hawaiian adventures!
The Initial Delay...
Still waiting at the airport.
Keslin showing off her new shades!
Bronwyn wearing daddy's shades.
Our little Cutie! 
Grandma and Grandpa by the Pool.
Bronwyn and Daddy.
Mommy and Bronwyn shopping in Hanalei.
G-Pa and Keslin eating Guava shaved ice.
Aaron and Keslin Playing on the beach.
Picture of the pier at Hanalei Bay.
Hanalei Bay Cont...
Me and the girls on the beach at Hanalei Bay.
3 comments:
It looks beautiful!! I just sent you a text seeing if you want to hang out today....now I see and remember that you're in HAWAII!!!
Wow, what beautiful pictures! Wish we were there with you! I can't believe it's been a week already. I am so glad you guys made it and are relaxing together as a family. Hope your next week is relaxing and fun and just crawls by!
Glad you guys are having a good time...can't wait to hear all about it!
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