We stayed at the Ka'anapali Beach Resort which was central to the other beaches and to the shopping centres. An easy walk to many restaurants, we had a difficult time trying to choose which one and in the end went with the one that was named after our friend from Tonga - Leilanis'. The resort also had plenty to keep us busy with a great bar and cultural show, children's activities and great food.
This was our welcome hostess, these beads are given to all guests as a sign that you are now part of the Ka'anapali family. Each time you return to the resort, you are supposed to bring the beads back and they take a dark one out and replace it with a lighter coloured one. The aim is to have a new necklace, after a considerable period of time and expense no doubt. The staff also wear one, and their lighter beads represent each year of service at the resort. Some staff have been there over 15 years.
The Quirke family is now a part of the Ka'anapali family. We bought one set home with us to Cairns, gave one set to the Bishop and Fineanganofo families as they were our extended family in Tonga, and we left a set with our Tongan house for the new family, Jon and Liz Kick and their kids.
Lyndon enjoying a quiet ale on our balcony.
The view of the grounds and pool from our room.
The Tiki bar.
Great entertainment every night.
It was all too much for Dylan one night, so he went to sleep on the lawn while he waited for us to finish dinner.
Me and my journey through the cocktail specials list for that night.
The beach outside our hotel which we shared with guests from the Sheraton. This rocky outcrop is known as "Black Rock" and on the other side is supposed to be good snorkeling. Given that we were disappointed every time we heard that, we didn't bother to go and explore. The Sheraton put on a great torch lighting ceremony along the cliff face each night though.
Late one afternoon while swimming we came across this little beauty, in beautiful shallow clear water. He was trying to eat moss off the inshore rocks.
He got so close to all the swimmers, he obviously was a local as he didn't mind being photographed up close.
Emily had to do this hair wave at least 15 times before Lyndon had a shot he was happy with, just as the sun was setting, he got the one that he liked.
The sign says it all.
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