This was the view from the suite's lanai. No sight of her!
I woke at six am and looked again from the private lanai. stunning view but no luck.
The search continued by Turtle Bay resort's Oceanside pool and gardens...
The flora here is beautiful.
The sounds of waves crashing is calming and the breeze is relaxing.
I went beachcombing and who did I find? My buddy Edward! He was shouting something about wolves at La Push. He rode a turtle over here. They call them honu here. I told him hawai'i has no twilight hour. Seriously. The sun sets really quick. No matter. The resort is lit with Tikki torches all over!
After scouring the beach and lounging around the resort, we headed into a small town called hale'iwa. We stopped for some famous shave ice from matsumotos. They put ice cream in the bottom of the cone.
Edward wanted some but I said "ninja please. You drink blood fool!" he retorted,"wateva! I eat what I want."
After a quick stop at mackys shirmp truck, of many many roadside food trucks around, we went over to the Dole Plantation. We had to hide all our gear because apparently there are tons of evil islanders that prey on tourists. We think it is to support their laid back lifestyle of surfing and lounging all the live long day. If you surf all day,when do you work?
These signs are all over the island.
After a quick tour, i sunk my teeth into some pineapple soft serve. It was ever so tasty. Joy! Joy indeed.
Pineapple plants are short and stubbly. There are acres and acres of fields. Interestingly they're not native to the island. They were reportedly brought to over from paraguay.
I ninja dashed through the fields to burn off the calories. Those plants sure are prickly. Did you know some pineapples that up to 32 months to mature? Oh and we sampled some and these are the sweetest ever.
After binging on sweet treats, we took a rest break and meditated at The Byodo-in Temple - a replica of an 11th century temple in Japan. We even rang the three ton bell and saw the two ton wooden statue.
On the sacred grounds, there is a huge stand of tall bamboo trees; just like ones from crouching tiger hidden dragon. "Kali where you at girl?"
We searched high and low. In grass huts and stone homes.
Hello? Edward said stalking girl's bedroom windows is a really good way to find the love of your life. I tried ...but she wasn't here either.
These Tikki spirits jumped out and scared the pineapple right out of me so I headed to the BYU campus and the Temple for some quiet time and solace. The drive in was majestic.
After that we made a stop to eat some malasadas, which are little fried doughnut pouches that come plain or filled with goodness such as custard or coconut creme. I recommend the plain. No pix of the treats. They are just too good hot. We ate our treats on the drive back while listening to chill island rap music and views of lush green hills and jagged mountains.
That's the end of day one! Well there was more including yummy pu pus appetizer, tropical smoothies poolside and a fire dance show but i'm tired of peck and hunt typing on this iPad right now....apologies for thetypos. We'll continue this saga under the sea at Hanauma bay....
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