Settling In on the Big Island

Sunday was our first full day on the Big Island. D wanted to make sure we got in maximum snorkeling time, so our first outing was to the Fairmont Orchid beach and the Beach Club in Mauna Lani.








It took her a while, but k started getting used to the water. By the end of our outing, she didn't want to leave!


A dog loved the ocean, too!


We tried our best to keep n out of the sun. Luckily, there were cabanas and/or trees at all of the beaches we went to.


Beach Club @ Mauna Lani. Sigh, look at that water.

We ate lunch there, too.

Perusing the menu.

We went back to the condo and took a nap. Then we headed to the Queens' Marketplace in Waikaloa to queue up for Sansei. On Sundays and Mondays, orders before 6 p.m. are 50% off! This is a great deal, but everyone tries to take advantage of it, so you have to get in line early (the restaurant doesn't open until 5:30).

D's dad stood in line while we watched a free hula performance.


We ate at Sansei during our honeymoon on Maui, so we knew what to expect. The food didn't disappoint!

Rainbow roll that I ordered. Isn't it pretty? k had the adult ramen (since the kids' meals aren't 50% off, the adult portion ends up being cheaper) and she finished it all. (She only had the noodles, since the tempura shrimp and pork weren't to her liking).

Afterward, we walked around the marketplace a bit.

We stopped by Island Gourmet Market, which is like an upscale ABC (it is affiliated). We picked up a piece of tiramisu and a few other goodies.