Lihue, Po'ipu, and Costco

Hitting the beach was not an option for us today given the overcooked state of our bodies. We drove south to explore the island. First stop, Borders bookstore in Lihue (li-hoo-ee). Really. Because I can walk through a bookstore anytime.

The picture on the left is from Spouting Horn Beach Park. It is in the town of Po'ipu, which I have no idea how to pronounce. When the waves crash into the lava here, the water is forced up into the blowhole. It was very fun to watch, and the surrounding scenery was equally beautiful.

From Spouting Horn, we drove on into Po'ipu. This part of the island is covered with swanky resorts and golf courses. We found a shopping area and enjoyed exploring the shops before lunch. We bought the kids some really cool shirts. They appear black and white until you expose them to sunlight. Sunlight makes the colors fill in. Very cool. I think they should offer paint that can do this. Can you imagine a neighborhood of homes that use that paint? Or, if you could use in on your car!?! Or, maybe the sun has addled my brain.

While in the shopping area, we also treated ourselves to some amazing gelato. I've never been to Italy and tasted the real thing, but this stuff was fantastic. I had belgian chocolate, which meant I got 2 of my favorite things - chocolate and ice cream (close enough, anyway). Keith had the POG, which is a combo of guava and passion fruit, I think. Also very yummy. We may have to go back here before we leave.

Last stop before our island home, Costco. You can't get away from it, even on Kauai. We stocked up on more groceries. I'm glad we went, even if we were tired.