Hawaii - Day 1

Today was a rest and recover day after the brutal day of travel and five hour time change. We will stay three days at an ocean side resort, Mauna Lani. The children needed time to play after 12 hours on the planes yesterday, and they were in the pool several hours.  The beach is beautiful, the pool and hot tubs inviting. We walked on the beach, made a Costco run for some food (restaurant food is exorbitantly expensive) and soaked up some sun by the pool. 

Knowing Larry, you may find it hard to believe he could relax, but he did for at least part of the day. Of course he spent a couple hours on winery business too. 

Tomorrow the activities begin. Fran had planned an excursion by horseback down into Waipi'o Valley but it got cancelled because of a serious outbreak of dengue fever. Instead we will be riding at a ranch. This is a nod to Lily who is becoming quite the accomplished horsewoman. Me, not so much.  I'll be venturing out beyond my comfort zone for sure!