We slept in a bit on our last morning on Lana'i. I could see my In-laws out the window walking and enjoying the peace and quiet. While the Missus slowly woke; I went and filled up the Jeep. The Hotel Lana'i provides breakfast; but the Missus and I just had some coffee and then headed out.....our flight didn't leave until 11; so we had some time to just hang out and enjoy.
You could say Dole Park is the heart of Lana'i City. Built in the 1920's, most of the businesses surround the park. There are a couple of interesting places in the park like the Community Center and the Lana'i War Memorial that honors those from Lana'i who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
We met up with the In-Laws while crossing Lana'i Avenue and we walked on over to the Lana'i Cultural and Heritage Center, which I mentioned before. This might be the only place where you'll actually see a pineapple plant on the island. They decided to plant some in front of the building; which used to be the Dole Administration Building because, as the really nice volunteer working this day told me; "folks think pineapples grow on trees, so we thought we should show them what a pineapple plant looks like!"
My Mother In Law was especially interested in the displays and I had a great time chatting with the woman volunteering...she is just a bit younger than me; so there's a lot to talk about. She also filled me in on what Pulama Corporation is doing on the island......and other stuffs like why there's so much wire mesh around trees and plants...it's because the Axis Deer are quite populous and bold enough to walk down the street to get some "good grindz".
After a really fun time we decided to get "breakfast". You know what we were having, right? Yep, it was back to Richard's Market.....
For the large poke bowl - 3 different poke...real poke, not the mainland "chi-poke" stuff on brown rice, and the Missus wanted some kimchi on top, which they gladly added no charge.
Maybe it's because I can't get a decent version here; but I enjoyed the Ahi Limu. Decent quality fish and a bargain for $9.99, enough for the Missus and I.
Richard's Market
434 8th St
Lanai City, HI 96763
After eating we wandered around a bit. Soon enough, it was time to head to the airport and our flight back to Honolulu. At the airport; I left the Jeep as I had found it; in the 72 hour parking, unlocked, keys and paperwork under the mat.
It was a refreshing joy to revisit Lana'i….a different slice of life; sort of how things used to be. It was great to recharge, refresh, and, well.....slow down. Things we all need to do sometimes!
great getaway!
Posted by: kat | Thursday, 28 February 2019 at 06:14 AM
It was Kat!
Posted by: Kirk | Thursday, 28 February 2019 at 07:18 AM
Lana'i looks like a great spot to visit.
Posted by: Soo | Thursday, 28 February 2019 at 07:33 AM
The San Diego poke onslaught has slowed down a bit lately. For a while they were popping up every week.
Posted by: Junichi | Thursday, 28 February 2019 at 09:50 AM
Very chill and relaxing Soo....and not crowded.
I'm glad Junichi....especially since most of it is fairly terrible.
Posted by: Kirk | Thursday, 28 February 2019 at 10:41 AM