159 thoughts on “Life on Kauai Now | 18 Months Later”
Cary G.
Aloha!
I am sad to read about the politicians have chosen to deal with the pandemic, and the adverse impact on the residents and businesses. My wife and I love Hawaii, especially Kauai where we honeymooned. We spent 2 weeks divided between a private house in Kilauea and the Hyatt and Sheraton. Now both hotels are closed and the crazy restrictions make planning a trip to Hawaii out of the question. I understand that residents view tourists with ambivalence, but most of us respect the land and the people. It was always arduous for us to visit Hawaii from the east coast, but we made the effort many times. Sadly, we may never visit again. How in the world will Hawaiians cope with the virtual cessation of tourism? I have donated to #AlohaChallenge and it is a shock to see the long lines for food.
Ironically Hawaii will be the leading example of what happens when you eliminate the middle class. The only people left will be the ultra-rich with their sea walls destroying the beaches, and everyone else. The concept of a secure, state-funded job is an illusion – the current Hawaii deficit is $1.5BN per year, which will only deepen when the real estate market declines.
We cannot even visit our grandchildren a few states away. Hawaii? It was fun while it lasted.
Aloha!
I am sad to read about the politicians have chosen to deal with the pandemic, and the adverse impact on the residents and businesses. My wife and I love Hawaii, especially Kauai where we honeymooned. We spent 2 weeks divided between a private house in Kilauea and the Hyatt and Sheraton. Now both hotels are closed and the crazy restrictions make planning a trip to Hawaii out of the question. I understand that residents view tourists with ambivalence, but most of us respect the land and the people. It was always arduous for us to visit Hawaii from the east coast, but we made the effort many times. Sadly, we may never visit again. How in the world will Hawaiians cope with the virtual cessation of tourism? I have donated to #AlohaChallenge and it is a shock to see the long lines for food.
Ironically Hawaii will be the leading example of what happens when you eliminate the middle class. The only people left will be the ultra-rich with their sea walls destroying the beaches, and everyone else. The concept of a secure, state-funded job is an illusion – the current Hawaii deficit is $1.5BN per year, which will only deepen when the real estate market declines.
We cannot even visit our grandchildren a few states away. Hawaii? It was fun while it lasted.
Mahalo.