What is a typical paradise morning?
What is it really like living here? Let me describe the beginning of an average day for me. It is Monday morning- the sky has not yet come to life at 6 AM but I can see the sun announcing its impending arrival over the horizon. Judging from the relatively few clouds in the sky, it promises to be a beautiful day. The breeze is blowing softly as I head out on foot for the RE/MAX office at the Princeville center with a stop enroute at one of my listings.
As I walk down the road, a friend greets me who is out power-walking with her neighbor. If you like anonymity; a small Island is not the place to remain incognito. You can count on being recognized and greeted even after just a few days of living here. The occasional cars on the road are outnumbered by the walkers and joggers enjoying the early morning.
As I walk up to the Princeville center on the walk / jog path that borders the golf course, I can’t help but smile as I look over at the mountains. The sun is hitting low, emphasizing every valley and crevice that runs along the ridge. You could take a picture of the same spot on the mountains every day and every day the picture would be different and unique. Don’t believe me? Come see for yourself.
I say hello to a neighbor out for her daily walk as I approach the Princeville center. It’s now about 6:45. The fragrance of coffee permeates the air as the Spinner coffee shop located at the courtyard entrance prepares for their steady stream of daily customers. The only real disruption to the softness of the morning are the delivery trucks as they head over to Foodland.
I take care of my business in the office and head back home. It’s now almost 7 AM. More cars are on the road heading for work. The bus carrying the Unlimited Construction Crew turns down Wyllie Road to deposit its occupants at the Starwood timeshare resort currently under construction. When this project is completed, there will be timeshare, a small restaurant and I believe a spa. This development is located on acreage which had afforded many Puamana condo owners a view of the ocean. No more. Any views to be had now will be seen between timeshare buildings.
Construction on Kauai is so robust that some companies, like “Unlimited” bring their crews in from the mainland. While there are many fine construction workers on Kauai, some value a good surf day above a day on the job. I’ve heard that some Contractors shun hiring those who show up with surfboards on their vehicles. Since I’m not a surfer, I don’t know the value of a “good surf day” but I’m told it’s awesome.
I finally get back home to the Cliffs condos and decide to stroll out on the bluff to see the ocean. It’s always fun to see the visitors lounging in the ocean bluff chairs, often looking at nothing more than water itself. Most don’t seem to care if they see whales or not, they enjoy the majesty of the ocean just as much.
Since the Cliffs complex is both timeshare and whole ownership, there are always guests out marveling at what can easily be taken for granted, it is so abundant. They constantly remind me of the amazing place in which we live. I watch them pick up the fallen Plumeria blossoms surprised at how fragrant they are. Blue sky, bright sun, gentle breezes, peaceful ocean, what’s not to like….It’s a beautiful day. Time to go in and get some work done. That’s the start of my day………. It could be the start of yours too….
Aloha Elaine Schaefer
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