The Gazebo & Some Rain

The 5am wake up today was followed by a surprise to see it raining pretty well. The was a bummer because today was the day that we planned to go to one of our favorite restaurants on the island, The Gazebo. This is literally a gazebo that’s been turned into a very popular breakfast and brunch spot. The line gets long fast, so we opt to arrive before they open and get in with the first seating. So that means at 6:20am walk to the condo complex next door to wait for the 7:30am opening. I’m smiling because we were fifth in line  

And this was the line at 7:15am.

It’s worth it. Obviously we wouldn’t subject ourselves to standing in the rain for an hour if it weren’t. Luckily for some, they got to wait until 7:25am to head over while others saved spots in line. 

The popular items here are the fried rice and the macadamia nut pancakes. I get the eggs Benedict but to each their own!

We got the local farmers market but it was much smaller than we remembered and we didn’t find too much. After a pit stop at the grocery store we were ready for some snorkeling. 

The kids all went out first and then some adults ventured out as well. Turtles. Every time we go. We love this Honokeana Bay. 

With rain continuing off and on, we hung out in the condo allowing some to read, some worked on laptops, some took quizzes for the summer college classes, and some snacked and watched movies. All good things. 

After playing plenty of card games, eating some leftovers, and getting bored, we talked the girls into boogie boarding. We headed out and pulled into Fleming Beach but we didn’t see any waves. We decided that it wasn’t the right time and promptly headed back to the condo where the girls went to the pool and sunbathed. 

Adults were mixing up drinks and trying to invent new cocktails. All were yummy. More card games and afternoon leisure time was eventually interrupted by the smell of slow baked ribs. Grams makes these ribs over five hours at 250 degrees and they are to die for. 

Our sides were corn on the cob and fried rice from The Gazebo. No photos. All food was delicious and really, there was no surprise. 

Lots of talking or planning for the rest of our trip ensued until one wise man said, let’s go see the sunset. 

And then the evening ended with popcorn, M&M’s, and the Disney Pixar film Luca. A brilliant Italian themed movie that we all loved. It’s 9pm and we are exhausted. Another day in paradise. ❤️