Monday was a day of rest. After a yummy breakfast at our favorite spot, we staked our claim on the south end of Ka’anapali beach by renting a couple beach chairs and an umbrella. We put on our snorkel gear and headed out towards the rocks where rumor had it turtles played. We saw a few fish, a bit of coral, no turtles. Doh.

Nap time!!

Hungry? How about a beach drink and chips and guacamole?

Ok, bellies are full. Let’s try to see those turtles again! This time, we headed out towards the far south end rocks. The fish here were awesome! I felt like I was swimming in an aquarium. We saw some cool coral, too. But wah wah…no turtles.

Nap time!!

After a long, rough, warm day on the beach, it was time to get showered and dressed to go to the Drums of the Pacific Luau. Not a bad way to spend the last day of 2018…

We sprung for the VIP tickets (because it’s not every day I get to see a luau). We had front and center seats, beautiful leis, and were greeted with Mai Tais. Yummy!!!

The meal was delicious (mostly…not a fan of the Hawaiian Poi). Roasted Kalua pork, salads, Poi dinner rolls (which were actually tasty), prime rib, fish, chicken, white rice, noodles, and an assortment of desserts. And more Mai Tais and Alligators (Jay’s drink of choice for the evening).

The show started, and of course they wanted audience participation, and of course I had to go on stage. When am I ever going to get a chance to learn the hula? My hips, unfortunately, don’t move quite like the professionals…

The show was great! The dancers showed us the different fashion styles of the Polynesian islands, a variety of dances, fire twirlers, and a sweet band. Loved it!!

And as has been the case since we arrived, it was early to bed for us. Jet lag sucks. We were woken up at midnight by the sounds of the fireworks – and looking back we probably should have drug ourselves out of bed to watch them, but we are old and lame. Goodbye 2018!! Hello 2019!!!