The Island Life

Living the Island Life can mean a lot of different things.  Sometimes it’s enjoying good food together with friends at a restaurant, and then even doing a little window shopping afterwards.

     (I think I may have heard Gary say that he almost caught one of these before, but I’m not sure)

Sunset view from our patio

So after leaving the shop empty-handed (shocker!) we went back to our place for a nightcap, and another day comes to a close.

Week Two

On Tuesday we had an entire day of rain here, coming down in buckets for most of the day.  We discussed what options we had as far as things to do, being outside wasn't one of them.  As it turns out, shopping in Kona was a great idea for us girls, while the guys went to the Hilton to play some pool and then they drove up the highway to a place to have lunch.  

Once we got the rainy day out of the way it was back to beautiful blue sky and sunshine, which called for an early morning drive to Waimea for breakfast at the Hawaiian Style Cafe.  I've never seen such a big breakfast before; two huge pancakes, sausage/bacon, hashbrowns, and eggs.  

Then last night we were off to the Lava Lava Beach Club to listen to some music and watch the sunset, it was somewhat cloudy but still beautiful.

This afternoon Ted and I move over to the Palm Villas complex for the next five weeks, and Ken and Shirley's kids/grandkids fly in on Wednesday to stay here for their two week vacation.  Things are going to liven up around here quite a bit!

Pools

Relaxing and reading in a lounger, or just standing and talking while you’re enjoying the coolness of the water.....

.....it’s all good.

A Few Things

This past week we've seen a few things, eaten a few things, and done a few things...

Parrots in the tree top at Mauna Kea Hotel

Valentine chocolate ice cream bon bons at The Four Seasons - Beach Tree 

Our favourite - Mauna Kea Beach

First Things First

Our First Morning

We were so happy to arrive here last night after a long day of waiting and travel to get here.  After a good sleep we woke up to one of my favourite things here - the birds morning song.  Ted and I quickly got dressed and went down to the Fairmont Orchid which is about a ten minute walk from the townhouse.

Then it was off to Gina and Gary's for a delicious breakfast and coffee before we had to head in to town for the big Costco, Target and Walmart shopping trip.
Perfect start to our holiday!

Kona bound

So we are on our way to Kona for seven weeks, but we’re delayed for three hours at the Bellingham airport.  Good thing there’s a Browns Social House to spend the time in!

Good times to come this week though, can’t wait....

Whistler in September

Fall Favourite

September / October is probably my favourite time to make a trip up to Whistler, the leaves are starting to turn beautiful red and orange colours and the air temperature is cooler. 

This tree is right outside our living room window of the condo we're staying in.

Fairmont Whistler - Mallard Lounge

Perfect timing - Greg was playing at the Fairmont so we arrived on Friday just in time to listen to his first set, it's always a great time.

The next morning the weather was wet but we still went for a 'Village Stroll', then back to our place for lunch, drinks and just taking life easy as it was pretty wet outside.

Sunday morning we were off to the Scandinav Spa; a place of serenity which offers massage, hot spas, cool spas, freezing waterfalls and plunge pools, saunas, steam rooms, hammock haven, and several different areas for sitting and relaxing around fireplaces both indoors and out.

On Monday Ken and Shirley left to go home, and the rest of us went out for a walk around Lost Lake - it was beautiful and warm and clear blue sky.

Fitzsimmons Creek

Lost Lake

On Tuesday more friends arrived to enjoy the time here with and we wandered around the Village...

...took in a guided tour of the Squamish Lil'Wat Cultural Centre...

...checked out the cozy fireside room at the Four Seasons Hotel...

...but in all our travels around here this was the only bear we found - and he was granite.

Friday morning we checked out of our condo and went over to the Brew House Pub so that we could watch the women's basketball game of Canada vs Spain - it was close up until the last quarter, great game!

After that it was time to take the Sea to Sky home, it was another great holiday and time spent with good friends!