Day 2
This was planned to be a mellow day, and actually so was the whole trip. Jill and Kristen were up at 4 but Dave slept in till 7 with medical assistance. The condo looks really really nice, the only thing missing is an alarm clock. I think we'll buy an alarm watch instead of collecting another clock radio.
  | Here is the VRBO Link.
The place is on the 2nd floor, with elevator. Overlooking a fairway and a green of the Waikoloa Beach course. Lanai has a teak table and chairs, and an outdoor kitchen with built in BBQ and granite counter and sink. 2 flat screen TVs, granite kitchen, marble floors, wifi, brand new, great bathrooms, large and priced great. You couldn't ask for more. |
Weather is in the 80s and a little breezy. It was actually a little warm today for my taste. We needed AC in the car but not the house.
The owner Jonathan Stirling stopped by with his Russian wife Natasha and spent about 1/2 hour going over stuff. Very nice guy and he runs a tight ship. The place is immaculate. He has written a mini guide and sent me a copy. He owns several properties including Saas Fee Switzerland, and the Spanish coast. I'm gonna have to get some advice from him! |     |
Went to Costco and shopped for the trip. We got a big jar of macadamia nuts, and the girls got leis. Then stopped at the Mrs. Barry Cookie Co. for a few free samples and an assortment at the recommendation of the owner.Back home for lunch of Costco chicken, then to the pool across he street. It's small but private, and we were virtually the only ones there.
Called the parents. It sprinkled a bit (hey I thought it only rained 5 days a year here?) and now Jill is making pasta salad and I'm typing on the lanai. Jonathan called to see if we needed anything, and I told him we were probably going to Tommy Bahama's for drinks. He said he is too, so we'll probably see him there.
The island is gorgeous, if lava-strewn, and a guy I met at Costco (Trans-Alaska pipeline, 30 years) said we're staying at the right place.
Went to to the pool, it's nice and no one was there but us. Small but it has a waterfall and it's big enough for Kristen and me.
Called the parents. It sprinkled a bit (hey I thought it only rained 5 days a year here?) and now Jill is making pasta salad and I'm typing on the lanai. Jonathan called to see if we needed anything, and I told him we were probably going to Tommy Bahama's for drinks. He said he is too, so we'll probably see him there.
The island is gorgeous, if lava-strewn, and a guy I met at Costco (Trans-Alaska pipeline, 30 years) said we're staying at the right place.
Went to to the pool, it's nice and no one was there but us. Small but it has a waterfall and it's big enough for Kristen and me.
Cleaned up and went to Tommy Bahama's for dinner up at the Mauna Lani resort area. Very nice and surprisingly classy, open air with a nice view. Get this - shrimp appetizer, quesadilla, lemonade and 2 mai tais - with tip - $75! That ended up being dinner. Entrees were $30-40 so even Diamond Jim's wife decided to bag it. This is going to be an expensive trip.
Saw Jonathan and Natasha at the bar; they had just come back from 1/2 price dinner at the Thai place. He's just like me - cheap but he knows how to spend his money on good stuff, like condos.
Home and bed before 9.
Day 3 >>>
Saw Jonathan and Natasha at the bar; they had just come back from 1/2 price dinner at the Thai place. He's just like me - cheap but he knows how to spend his money on good stuff, like condos.
Home and bed before 9.
Day 3 >>>
