Kauai, A Spiritual Honeymoon
by Alison Lonesome Rodriguez
During our stay on the south shore we encountered a Hawaiian monk seal walking alongside a small family at Poipu Beach Park. Monk seals often come to rest on shore after a long night of hunting for food. The seal found a suitable spot and plopped on the beach for a short nap.
Once we moved to the Hanalei Bay Resort on the north shore, we really got a sense of the lush and rich beauty of the island. Every morning we awoke to the exotic sounds of chirping birds greeting each other as the sun rose over the mountains. We would then rise and enjoy macademia nut pancakes with coconut syrup on the balcony while gazing at the cascading waterfalls on the mountain.
Our most romantic night was at the Princeville Hotel. We dined on steak and salmon on the balcony of Cafe Hanalei and went inside to the Living Room for coffee and dessert afterwards. A singer/pianist performed Hawaiian love songs as we snuggled on the couch, gazing at our photos from this fabulous trip.
Kauai is a very special honeymoon destination. There are so many ways to enjoy the gifts of this island. Whether it’s horseback riding, whale watching, or hang gliding, the land will guide you on a very special journey. We were both deeply touched by Kauai and the warmth of the islanders. Aloha!
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