Flashback Friday: Hawaiian honeymoon day 2

On our second day in Kauai, we decided to venture to another part of the island for a hike. 

The weather was on and off drizzle and rain, so it’s a good thing we didn’t go with the convertible rental… 

Nature lovers.

Waimea Canyon was breathtaking.  I’ve never seen a canyon before and it was a pretty cool phenomenon.  At 10 miles long, 1 mile wide, and more than 3,500 feet deep, it is the largest canyon in the Pacific and truly a dramatic sight.  But almost as thrilling was the number of roosters.  It was insane. 

They were everywhere.  EVERYWHERE.  The one on the right was nicknamed “the James Brown bird” by Kyle.  It was definitely the most over-the-top-decorated of them all…

I definitely enjoyed playing with my camera settings.  🙂

After a mellow 1 mile hike, we found ourselves ready for lunch.

After a scenic drive back to Poipu, we arrived at Brennecke’s Beach Broiler.  It’s located above a shop full of touristy knick knacks. 

Cheesy decor?  Yes.  But the view makes the kitschy scene worth it.

Not too shabby, right?

Don’t mind if I do. 

Both of our lunches were mahi mahi themed…tacos and a burger.  Both came with black beans and mexican rice on the side, plus some salsa and guacamole. 

After lunch we lazed around the hotel pool.  Is that a word, “lazed”?  I’m not sure, but in any case, I’m rolling with it.  “To laze” as in “to be idle” aka “to sloth it up.”

This pool is different from the one we were at the previous day.  It was called the “adult pool” which felt creepy and a bit “Rock of Love,” but it was both chlorinated and empty when we were there (read: safe and sterile). 

 

Dinner was another room service meal, which we enjoyed on our porch again. 

I got the same fish as last time, while Kyle mixed it up and got steak (or whatever cut of beef that is…I really don’t know). 

After dinner we walked the hotel grounds, sipped drinks at the bar, and played some pool…and eventually returned to the room for Dexter (yes, we bought both seasons 1 & 2 on iTunes for the honeymoon) and dessert. 

I know I’ve mentioned it before, but Kyle loves chocolate more than anyone I’ve ever met.  Ever.  These are only a few photos from a mega montage…he’s going to kill me for posting these but they are too funny. 

"You could put milk chocolate around a fart and it would taste good" – Kyle (while savoring his chocolate macadamia nuts)

Sexy.