Day 4 - Market Day at Keauhou

This morning we awoke to a clear blue sky and loads of sunshine.  It was glorious.

We went to my favorite market, which used to be held on the grounds of the Outrigger Hotel, but now is at the Sheraton Resort.  The Outrigger has closed because there are heritage sites on the grounds. Hawaiians treasure their heritage sites, especially those that are sacred to them and the ones on the former Outrigger property are going to be preserved.  I had wondered what happened to the market once the hotel closed, so I was delighted to hear that it had simply moved.  This market has a few fruit and vegetable booths, but mostly it is locally produced arts and crafts.  We bought a pottery platter with a honu (sea turtle) on it from a fellow that lives here several months a year and in Twisp the rest of the year.  He is actually a friend of Dick & Sue Roberts, who are the parents of Susan Durbin's daughter-in-law and who also have a place here in Kona as well as a place in Winthrop.  Small world.  It was pretty hot at market, but the booths were interesting and we got to sample some good macadamia nuts and other goodies.

We had lunch at Peaberry & Galette at the Keahou shopping center.  Peaberry refers to a coffee bean that doesn't have the cleft on one side - it is smooth all around - and is considered to make superior brewed coffee.  In fact, that is what we are drinking here at the condo now, but it is from Kauai.  We had a savory galette, or crepe, with avocado, bacon, and sour cream. It was pretty bland and not nearly as good at the galettes we have had in France. 

We came back to the condo after lunch, rested for awhile, then went for a swim in the pool. The water was really nice and the air temperature was perfect. There was a couple in the water with us from Canada and they were a lot of fun - about my age. He realized he had his car keys in his swimsuit pocket.  The car rental companies warn you not to go swimming with car keys and charge you $250 if they are ruined.  We had a lot of fun teasing the guy, but fortunately the keys stilled worked, so I think he is off the hook.

Mai-tai time was spent on the lanai and it was very pleasant out there.  No big plans for tomorrow.  We'll see what strikes our fancy in the morning.