159 thoughts on “Life on Kauai Now | 18 Months Later”

  1. What is the purpose of the roadblocks? Not being critical, just wondering why they were implemented. We don’t have anything like that in Georgia. Our first trip to Hawaii is planned for the end of September – assuming this thing is over by then.

    1. Hopefully they are checking for tourist who should be in quar antine for 14 days. If they are out and about send them back home on their on dime for breaking the rules.

    1. Hi Diane.

      Yes the road to Kee beach is open. Entry and parking now require permits.

      Aloha.

  2. Aloha.
    Like so many others, I miss getting to the Islands. I consider them my Spiritual Home and am fortunate enough to have some weeks of timeshare on Kaua’i, Maui and O’ahu. I do hope everyone keeps well and safe during this present crisis. Like most of you, I am in lockdown at home here in Ireland, but hopefully, things will improve in the not too distant future and those glorious vistas and stunning sunsets can be part of visitors’ lives again.
    Mahalo for keeping everyone up to date with beloved Hawai’i.

  3. Thank you for giving us an insight into life on Kauai. My husband and I were there in 2011 and had planned to bring our 2 adult children,our daughter inlaw and our 2 grandchildren there last year through Southwest, we’ve been saving miles for awhile. 2019 didn’t work. We hope to come later this year but if not then 2021!
    We love Kauai! And enjoy hearing about places we visited on the island…although so sorry what yall are going through. Everyone is facing challenges,
    island life seems harder.
    Praying for yall!
    Thanks again for keeping us up to date of life on Kauai!

  4. We purchased a home in Waikoloa Village on the Big Island in February of this year. We returned to the mainland on February 22nd to finish up our move over and have been stuck here since. We had a flight on AA on April 7th but it was canceled. Any idea how we can return to our new home on the Big Island? Thank you.

    1. Hi Deb.

      Not sure what part you are asking about. Getting a flight? What happens when you get here? There are “essential” flights so that is not a problem. When you arrive you will be subject to the 14 day mandatory isolation.

      Aloha.

  5. Thank you for sharing Kauai with us. We are planning a trip in early Sept. My husband & daughter signed up to run the Kauai Half-Marathon. We’re very excited, it will be our 1st visit to your island. Please let me know what would me your top 3 mist see/do items. Mahalo! Suzanna

    1. Hi Suzanna.

      Thank you. Top 3 (4) for us: Waimea Canyon/Kokee, Polihale Beach, Hanalei Bay, and drive to end of road at north shore.

      Aloha.

      1. Kauai is my most favorite island!! I am envious that you get to call it home. This September, we will be (hopefully) visiting Maui for the first time. Thank you for your updates and stories. Stay safe!

  6. So glad I get your emails and reading about what’s happening on Kaua’i is appreciated. My family and I have been visiting Kaua’i for 3 wks at time for the last 15 years. We have friends who have lived on island for decades. Our flight to Kauai on 5/20 was just cancelled by American Airlines on Wednesday. We were hoping to wait it out and make a decision next week. So now we have to reschedule. We live in a suburb of Chicago. To say things here are weird would be an understatement however we don’t have checkpoints thankfully and I reminded daily to only make essential trips to the grocery store the hardware store or the pharmacy or to one of the many forest preserves or parks for walks /dog walking or bike rides. We only live 13 miles from the lake but most of the trails around the Lakefront are private and so therefore we’re not missing walking there. It makes me sad to read all the rules that are currently in place on the island I love to visit. I am not sure that checkpoints would work well here because we have traffic issues to begin with even with no traffic. Hope y’all stay safe and have a Happy Easter

  7. Please tell us how the sea life is doing. My husband and I love Hawaii. We were to travel to Kona and Maui starting April 1 and would have just returned home. We were to celebrate our kids 21st and 16th Birthday but obviously cancelled. FYI, I am in love with Kauai. We have noticed over the years of visiting the different islands the anount of people and traffic. You are never alone even in the remote areas. We live in the country in WI. We see Deer, turkey and so much more that comes out when we are not outside. I imagine the turtles and other do the same. Just curious in what positive things you see during this time. Sending all our love to Hawaii. Mahalo.

    1. Hi Sherri.

      We aren’t based down at the ocean, and haven’t been to the water recently. There were very heavy rains so the water was brown and inaccessible. We’ll give you a report in our next update.

      Aloha.

  8. Thanks for your coverage of current Hawaiian life. Not sure if my prior question was sent. Will the reduction in flights to Hawaii effect the flow of US Mail?

    1. Hi Dan.

      No we did not receive that. And thank you for your comments over the past five or so years!

      We have not heard anything about a slowdown in USPS service. Things are definitely arriving more slowly, but it is hard to say exactly what is causing that.

      Aloha.

  9. I so long for a bowl of saimin from Hamura’s. Please get a bowl of “take out” (any flavor) and enjoy it for me. I haven’t been there for quite awhile, but will definitely return in the future. Best simian ever! Blessings and prays to all of you in Hawaii.

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