March 4, 2017 2:34 pm
The landscaping at this resort is unlike anything we have seen anywhere else. There are seven four-story buildings outlining the campus and a garden area in the center made to look all natural with waterfalls, ponds, rocks and native plants. Check out the Kodak picture taken from outside our building.
After our initial walk around the resort and immediate area and breakfast, we attended the aqua aerobics class in the main pool. We have found that this is a great way to start the day and we usually attend the classes wherever we go. Here, however, instead of having one of those 20 something “hard-bodies” who usually teach, we had “Auntie” who looked to be a 60 something, shorter than me “fluffy-body”. When we first saw her, I didn’t have hopes of much of a workout especially since I remembered seeing her on the beach earlier teaching Tai Chai which is more about balance than aerobics. Boy, was I wrong! Auntie had me breathing heavy, while she was doing all the same exercises on dry land and talking at the same time, and, as you know, it’s harder without the water.
After our workout, we walked down to a restaurant near the resort called Brennecke’s. It is a two-story building overlooking the beach with t-shirts and deli on the first floor and a great view form the top floor. Carol noticed a coconut beer on the menu and had to try it. She said it was good and the sip I tasted confirmed her decision. Jim and Carol had pulled pork with Guava Plum BBQ sauce and I had Ahi tuna tacos with garlic fries. I made each of them have at least one waffle fry as self-defense for the garlic.
We finished our meal with dessert of Pina Colada cake drenched in Kona rum with mango ice cream and candied macadamia nuts. To die for!
Then off to the grocery store for supplies and a stop at the local fruit stand for a fresh pineapple cut before your very eyes by a pro. She also introduced us to Rambutan which is a prickly looking red thing that tastes like a cross between a grape and a pear.
We could have done more damage there but we had big plans for the evening and had to get back to get cleaned up. We had reservations to the Luau Kalamaku which included a short train ride around the plantation, luau and fabulous show.
By 9 pm we were exhausted. I guess those roosters crowing at 4 am have an impact on your energy level.
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By Gary Ernst on March 4, 2017 at 3:16 pm
You will never find sub par landscaping on any of the islands. Enjoy your visit. Safe travels.
By Carol on March 4, 2017 at 7:46 pm
It has nothing to do with the roosters greeting you “good morning” it is that dirty little word MATURATION You both know I hate to use the other word. I have fond recollections of the wild chickens on the island. If it was NY they would have been in a pot a long time ago.. Enjoy Enjoy Enjoy Joe
By Joseph Verfenstein on March 5, 2017 at 5:45 pm