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Kauai | Surf, Sand & Sunsets

April 1, 2014 by Hillary 12 Comments

Back to Kauai… I think the official vacation recap posts might end here, but I betcha some of my 600+ photos will find their way onto the blog one way or another.

Wednesday and Friday of vacation week were both solid beach days. The photos shown were all taken around Poipu (South Shore): boogie boarding (and swimming with turtles!) at Brennecke’s Beach, snorkeling outside the house at Baby Beach, swimming/surfing at Poipu Beach, and lounging at Lawai Beach.

While I am a bit bummed we did not make it up to the North Shore or the Na Pali Coast – next time! – the beach beauty of the South Shore was all this island vacationer needed: warm ocean water, whale spotting!, white sand, turtles, vibrant fishies, and outrageous sunsets — oh the sunsets!

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Poipu Beach

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Cute ginger kid at Lawai Beach

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Brennecke’s Beach

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The boys snorkeling/spear fishing outside of the house

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After active beach days, footballs and frisbies flew

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WHALES!

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Rainbow rowers

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Surfers and the setting sun

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Sailing away into the sunset (view from our lenai)

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  1. Allie @ Running on Peanut Butter says

    April 1, 2014 at 3:37 pm

    LOVE all of these images. I will totally admit that I am devastated that this was the last Hawaii recap. It looked like such an amazing time and the views were so beautiful. Glad you had fun! :)

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  2. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    April 1, 2014 at 4:42 pm

    The sunsets are BEAUTIFUL! I am really jealous!
    Haha, the ginger kid ;)

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  3. Karen @karenlovestorun says

    April 1, 2014 at 6:08 pm

    Kauai is one of my favorite places in the world! I can’t wait to go back in June for my honeymoon :) Love your pics!

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  4. Katie @ Daily Cup of Kate says

    April 1, 2014 at 6:11 pm

    You are seriously making me consider going to Kauai for our honeymoon! We have been to Maui and Honolulu and loved it…beautiful pics!

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  5. Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says

    April 1, 2014 at 8:22 pm

    These beautiful pictures are getting me so excited for our honeymoon! We are going at the end of April so I think we might miss the whales. :(

    P.S. You two make such a gorgeous couple!!

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    • Hillary says

      April 1, 2014 at 9:13 pm

      You’re going to Kauai for your honeymoon!? You will love it! Where are you staying?

      Reply
  6. Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says

    April 1, 2014 at 9:36 pm

    No, we’re going to Maui. It was a tough decision, but I heard Maui was more romantic than Kauai, so that’s where we’re going!

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  7. Hanna says

    April 2, 2014 at 8:28 am

    I wouldn’t mind if you posted ALL 600 photos. I am a huge fan of your blog and I have always wanted to go to Hawaii!

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    • Hillary says

      April 2, 2014 at 8:50 am

      :)

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  8. Alisha @ Alisha's Appetite says

    April 2, 2014 at 8:55 am

    Gorgeous pictures!!! This makes me want to go to Hawaii or at least somewhere tropical in the near future.

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  9. Sam says

    April 2, 2014 at 6:37 pm

    I also wouldn’t be opposed to all 600 pictures of your trip! It looks amazing there. Also, I just have to say, keep up the hard work! You look amazing!

    Reply
  10. Katie says

    April 2, 2014 at 10:08 pm

    Gosh, this makes me want to go back! Hawaii is seriously one of the most beautiful, lush places I have ever been. Soooo glad you had an amazing time!

    Reply

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