Post #4795 by Tiki-bot on Wed, Jul 31, 2002 1:35 PM

Thanks all. I will definitely search out the places you mention. I agree about the Hyatt: I swim there every time I go and have even sneaked onto the waterslide a few times (got thrown out last time!). The whole garden/pool/beach area there is amazing.

I was actually on the isle just three weeks after Iniki and I've never seen anything like that kind of devastation. Along with tons of debris EVERYWHERE, I saw an entire house laying on its side! I really wanted to take pictures, but photographing other's misfortunes there just felt wrong for some reason. It's been nice to return so many times in the years since and witness how quickly the island recovered.

I seem to spend most of my time on Kauai in Hanalei and have driven by the Tahiti Nui many times. I will stop there this time (if it's still there).

BTW, for anyone going there in the future, you HAVE to go to Hamura Saimen in Lihue. Greatest noodles you'll ever have - and so cheap. It's been there at least 10 years so is likely to be around a while, I hope.

Thanks again,
Tiki-bot