June 15, 2025

NAWILIWILI, KAUAI ISLAND, HAWAII

The port town of Nawiliwili is fairly small. Sarah, Bob & I headed out to cruise down the peaceful Wailua River - known as the only navigable river in Hawaii to see the famed Fern Grotto. The Wailua River is feed from fresh water pouring down from Mt.Wai'ale'ale, one of the wettest spots on the planet. We went with a local boat company, the Smith Family, who have been doing these tours for 80 years, since their great grandfather started company! They taught us history, traditions and how to Hula on the ride down the river.

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After lunch we decided to embrace our more adventurous side and we went for lessons to ride in a traditional Hawaiian outrigger! I was excited Bob ( rower #1 and primary wave stopper) and Sarah ( rower#2) were up for the adventure! It was a great hour!! Our instructor ( from Kauai Beach Boys) was so good - he got us confident and riding the surf within 20 minutes. Special shout out to fellow resident Deb Warner who took time from her cocktails with Hubby Steve, to document our journey with photos and videos!!

After a quick shower and outfit change #3 we were off to sunset and the turtles at the southern end of the island, Poipu Beach. Bob had been to Poipu 2 years ago, and knew that large sea turtles come in and rest on the beach there each night, at sunset. We convinced our uber driver to take the scenic road down to Poipu, which is about a 30 minute drive. We asked her to stop along the way for a photo opt at the tree arch along Route 520. She also gave us about an hour, to watch the turtles (we counted 22) come in and rest and the sun to set. It was a beautiful night to wear my new turtle dress!

Singapore - Little India

By Pat Patick • August 11, 2026
Little India is a neighborhood in Singapore that I wanted to explore becase I love Indian food and their Temple's have such unique gods and Architecture, super colorful and detailed. Below is the Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple, Singapore's first temple dedicated to Veeramakaliammam or the Kali , a fierce incarnation of Shiva's wife and the "Destroyer of Evil" .

SINGAPORE - Cooking Class

By Pat Patrick • August 10, 2026
Other residents had a great experience at Singapore's Food Playground on prior visits, so we wanted to try it out! Our first day in Port, twelve of us signed up for a fun afternoon, where we got to enjoy our creations as a yummy lunch. Front row (L to R) is Ellie, Rick, their visiting friend, Sue, Christy and Angela. Back Row - Me, Bosco, Delia, John, Terri & Lori.

KOH CHANG, THAILAND

By Pat Patrick • July 26, 2026
We just relaxed on the Island of Koh Chang, Thailand. It's one of the largest Thai Islands in the Gulf of Thailand and it has a dense, steep jungle & National Park covering the interior of the Island, which extends off shore, to coral reefs. The coast line is dotted with beaches and villages. This was a tender port, so we decided to stay on the Island for 3 nights, to be able to experience the nightlife. Turns out, it is low season, so nightlife was pretty sleepy. However, we did find a new favorite night time activity! Any Guesses?!?