Day 16 & 17
For our last two full days, we
lazed around the Marriott, reading books, practicing the ukulele and
people-watching. I’ve had my fill of semi-naked bodies, thank you very much.
The kids are very entertaining,
playing in the surf. Also, it is fun to watch the young people—mostly
men—surfboarding. There is a relentless, continual parade of waves, marching
across the ocean’s surface in the surfer’s favorite places. I estimate the height
at ten to twelve feet, judging by the height of the waves in comparison to the
bodies. It is a favorite surfing place, and one can always find surfers out
there.
The Marriott’s property is strewn
with chaise lounges, perfectly suited for observation. Although this is a big
hotel with at least six buildings of twenty apartments each, one can always
find an empty place to sit. No doubt the place is full to capacity, but it
never feels overcrowded. There are three large pools with gardens and three or
four small ones, plus the ocean beach.
On Friday there were some
scattered showers, nothing heavy, but just enough to drive everyone inside for
a few minutes. Consequently, there was a vacant and free cabana. Dave and I
grabbed it and spent the afternoon reading and lounging in solid comfort. When
we got hot, we took a dip in the pool. Conversely, when we got chilly, we used
the hot pool—not a hot tub, a pool.
In the afternoon, we found lounge
chairs in the shade, overlooking the ocean, where we read, napped, and watched
the activities.
On Saturday we drove into Poipu
to look for the ukulele store. I promised myself if we found it, I might buy
one. Cruising slowly through the main street, I could not spot it, and so we
went on to the Safe Buy supermarket where we bought two takeout lunches at the
deli. There was so much food, that we ate only half, leaving enough for dinner,
as well.
Tomorrow we will check out of
here and proceed to the Kauai Coast Resort at the Beach Boy, for one night,
before we catch our plane to Los Angeles.
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