Hawaiian Adventure Day #2: Saturday, March 19th, 2016 (Kauai)

It is a special day for us today--Dad's Birthday!  Happy 8th Anniversary of your Birthday, Guy!  Guy and Kid #2 are so lucky to have been fortunate enough to celebrate their birthdays in warm climates.  We tried to make the day extra special for Guy.  We hung out in the hotel pool, Guy and Noah played a little catch (Noah has High School Baseball Tryouts the day we return to Minnesota).  So, they are trying to take advantage of the opportunity to throw when they can.

In the afternoon, we headed over to Puka Dog.  This hotdog stand, may seem insignificant, but it is a real gem and a favorite for us.  Mango Relish on a Polish Sausage, who could go wrong?  The lemonade is pretty special too!  

We ended the day with ride to the North Shore, our favorite!  While there is only one two lane road that goes from one side of the island to the other, everyone is on hawaiian time, so it takes about 45 minutes.  We had dinner reservations at Makana Terrace, overlooking Hanalei Bay.  A special place, if you experience it, you will totally understand.  The sunset is stunning, and the food is delicious.  

Hawaiian Adventure Day #1: Friday, March 18th, 2016 (Arrive in Kauai)

It was a long day, but totally worth the wait!  We left Minnesota and had a brief stop in LA before landing in Lihue, Kauai.  We are staying on the south side of the island (despite the fact that our favorite is the North Side).  We are staying on the island for 4 days and 3 nights, so we were able to grab a condo with a spectacular view of the ocean at Poipu Shores.  (Specifically Unit 303A).

Since we were arriving late at night, we decided to stay at a hotel with Dad's points.  We were able to grab a LOVELY room (despite the construction surrounding our room=no real view) at Koola Landing!  It was very nice and spacious, but the ground had an amazing amount of construction.  We are certain, this property will be lovely once the construction is complete.

However, we are seriously exhausted...so heading to bed.  Long trip here...

Cierzan's Hawaiian Adventure...Spring Break 2016!

We were lucky enough to experience two of the Hawaiian Islands, with Kid #1 and #2--Kauai and Maui!  While their spring breaks do not sink up any more, we decided to defer to Kid #1's schedule.  High School matters more now.  Kauai is by far our favorite island, but Maui holds a special place in our hearts, Kid #1 didn't remember it and Kid #2 had never experienced it.

While we like to blog our experiences, so our family can revisit some of our favorite places over time.  We hope that others may find our experiences helpful in creating their own own family adventures.

...from our Ohana to yours....