Hawaii--Day 11-12

Pork nachos and bacon brussel sprouts

We started day 11 with a breakfast of bananas and a little bread; then, we went to the pool. Amanda, James and Nicole went to the Maui Winery to go wine tasting. The girls, Papa and I had a great time figuring out the kid slides and playing on the turtles, the whale and the dolphin in the kid part of the active pool. After about an hour of play, we got out for a water and snack break.  Then we took a walk to the ocean and walked in the water. When we returned, we needed more of a snack, so we picked up a slushy. Those were expensive but great! The food prices at the resort are expensive--about double what I would pay at home. We planned for that by purchasing items at a couple   grocery stores for lunches, breakfasts and one dinner. But, let's get back to the events of the day!

Sweet and spicy lettuce wraps

Miss K's Mac-n-cheese

James' choices for dinner

We read a couple chapters in the second Rabbits of London book. Then Miss J fell asleep before she could eat lunch. We had almond butter and guava pineapple jam sandwiches. After she woke up and ate, we went back to the pool for a few more hours. Amanda, James and Nicole had returned from the winery tour which they enjoyed. They also went to the pool.

We went to dinner at Three's Bar and Grill. Amanda saw this restaurant featured on Guy Fieri's show Diners, Drive ins and Dives. The food choices were varied and amazing.

Playing chess

The wok fried Brussel sprouts with bacon, the kalua pork nachos and sweet and spicy lettuce wraps appetizers were
delicious. Amanda had the Three's traditional ramen--the broth was delicious. Bob and I had fish (mahi-mahi ) and chips, Miss J and Miss K had a burger and Mac-n-cheese respectively. Nicole had flat bread salad and James had a variety of starters. Wow! it was all delicious!

Nicole's hand after she passed to her partner

The girls played a little lawn chess after we returned to the resort. Bob, Amanda, Nicole and I played one game of pinochle. No wonder Amanda and I had a hard time getting a marriage after seeing Nicole's hand after a pass back!

Day 12 started with a trip to Starbucks. Nicole and Bob picked up drinks for everyone. Miss J and Miss K wanted to start in the pool so after a breakfast of pull apart bread, bananas and an assortment of vegan banana type breads, Bob, Nicole and I went to the pool. Amanda and James went to the beach. Amanda did a little body surfing. She said body surfing was fun and that there was sand everywhere in her suit! We all swam in the Nalu "activity" pool. The kids love the turtles, the whale and the kid slides. I'm partial to the big slide--the Wailea Wipeout and have been many times. (I think that Bob and I are some of the oldest "kids" to take the slide!)

Bob and Nicole returned our car rental. The rest of us hung out some more at the pool. The girls had a snack--a smoothie and a slushy. Miss K and her dad decided to take a break. Miss J, Amanda and I applied a fresh application of sunscreen and we returned to the pool. We hung out in the dive pool for a while until our stomachs were ready for lunch! We ate almond butter sandwiches, chips, salsa, carrots and hummus. After lunch, Bob and Nicole returned form their errand--they also made a Costco run so we had supplies for dinner and another lunch.

Bob, Nicole and I went to the other five pools and swam in each one. We also sat in one of the hot tubs. The other pools had beautiful views of the ocean; but, we all decided the Nalu pool was the most fun. Maybe part of the reason it is the best pool is that our room is about 50 steps from it! Dinner was salami sandwiches. We watched the entertainment for the hotel luau which the kids enjoyed. There was also a performance of fire dancing which seen at nightfall looks amazing.

Nicole opened a special bottle of champagne that she had purchased at the winery in honor of Bob and my 38th wedding anniversary. It was delicious. The girls entertained us with some dancing. Not to be outdone by a four and a six year old, Bob and I busted a few moves. . .until I wiped out into the bed. . .must have been the champagne. . . .!!!!!

My sunburn is peeling; but, I'm tanning too. . .my legs are one shade darker than sheet white!