January 30th continued.
The four of us thought we were going to Hawaii today. The flight was first set for 5:35pm and we went to the airport early after having a Dim Sum brunch.
At first they delayed to 6:20pm and then to 7:00pm AND we knew this meant trouble. If a plane does not get off the ground a new flight crew might have to be engaged. But the plane had no idea of taking off regardless. So all almost passengers were either sent home or with vouchers to nearby hotels. Nobody was particularly happy but nobody wanted to fly with a deficiency in the air.
Our hotel was Hotel Sandman about 15 minutes away from the airport. It was still a bit early (8:30pm) so that we could still enjoy a meal at CHAP Restaurant at the Hotel. Crab cakes and huge salad for Adrienne. Lovely herbal soup and ravioli for me.
Hopefully the next day would be better for flying.
January 31st
The wake-up call was for 5:00am. And it was right on time. Adrienne and I had to scramble to get awakened and off to a taxi for the airport. Making the airport in record time at about 5:33am we thought we would have enough time. The Air Canada people were a little bit slow with the wheel chair assistance. Finally they arrived and it meant quickly getting through security and then through customs. The flight departure was changed from 8am to 8:20am.
I indulged in the biggest cinnamon bun one can imagine. Most of us anxious passengers were eager to get to our Hawaii destination. Free food and beverages offered on the flight.
Kailua-Kona is the name of the city we are heading to. The name Kona is easiest for people to remember. Also with the famous Kona coffee.
So Big Island time is 2:30pm when we are getting our big car rental. A huge SUV because we have much luggage to carry with us.
Adrienne and Jean and Kim are doing the big Costco shopping. The store is on the way to our residence anyway so it does not beg for a separate trip. I sit outside watching the various characters who are the shoppers at this Costco.
First meal at Keauhou Kona Surf and Tennis Resort is lamb chops and scrumptious salad. The wine is a Malbec.
February 1st
Adrienne and I are awakened at 6:00am because an alarm device had not been changed. A complicated enough "modernistic" unit that I wanted to throw in the ocean. It does not easily related to previous waking-up devices.
My first early walk at 7am. The day is just beginning. The full sunlight cannot appear for a while because we are on the west side of Hawaii and it takes the sun a while to climb over Mauna Kea. It is the dry side of the island and the sunsets from our ocean locations can be breath taking.
I help Adrienne and Jean get to the WPA big grocery store for more shopping. Still they have to get more things at Long's Drugs. This is a gigantic all-purpose pharmacy but mainly other things.
A quick lunch and everyone is going poolside. The refreshing waters are good for everybody. Some of the pool goers seem like they live here semi-permanently.
Hope to settle even more into our new digs.
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