08-04-2012, 06:21 PM
Alright, so it turned nice and toasty today for much of the day today. You have to be careful what you wish for, as they say -- you might just get it. We were sweating under the lanai as The Puna Men's Chorus practiced for our shows at Kalani (10th), HPP (12th), the Palace (17th) and Keahou Beach Resort (19th). Sweaty palms.
As for Kauai, it is gorgeous, but I can honestly say that when I flew here for the first time, it felt more like home. There is just an exotic, end-of-the-island chain, and end-of-the-world feeling to this place. That hasn't gone away for me. The overcast skies have gotten to me a little bit at times and I was hoping for more of a summer, but neither do I like it to be too hot. I know for certain that I could not live on the Kona side. The husband of a mainland friend buys a brand new box fan at Costco whenever they fly to Kona. He puts that in whatever place they are staying. They would never dream of staying on this side. The hottest Hawaiian weather I ever experienced was on Kauai, near Hanalei. When the wind stops there, you will wish for rain.
As for Kauai, it is gorgeous, but I can honestly say that when I flew here for the first time, it felt more like home. There is just an exotic, end-of-the-island chain, and end-of-the-world feeling to this place. That hasn't gone away for me. The overcast skies have gotten to me a little bit at times and I was hoping for more of a summer, but neither do I like it to be too hot. I know for certain that I could not live on the Kona side. The husband of a mainland friend buys a brand new box fan at Costco whenever they fly to Kona. He puts that in whatever place they are staying. They would never dream of staying on this side. The hottest Hawaiian weather I ever experienced was on Kauai, near Hanalei. When the wind stops there, you will wish for rain.