Day 3 -- Lomi Lomi Massage

Tuesday morning we were up early again -- but this time we had coffee.

We walked on the beach and found a trail that goes up the hill on the north side of the bay to an amazing view over cliffs to the open sea.

After breakfast we were off to our lomi lomi massage treatment at Aunty Angeline's.  The entire experience was the best combination of physical and spiritual pampering.  We changed into sarongs and sat in the steam hut until the sweat was pouring off.  Then onto tables to be scrubbed with salt and sung over by our massage therapists.  Walking out of the steam hut into the cool air was the best sensation. A quick outdoor shower to rinse off the salt, and then -- an hour-long massage with two massage therapists for each of us.  Heaven...

Afterwards we hung out on the deck to drink cool water and savor the complete relaxation.  The whole experience brought us into the present moment -- it felt like we were finally, truly, on vacation.

Next we drove into Kapa'a to seek lunch and wi-fi, and found both at Mermaids Cafe/Java Kai.  The ahi wrap at Mermaids is transporting -- think of a sushi burrito.  

For the afternoon, we headed to the beach to score some sun, sand, and reading.  Snack time was guacamole from the giant avocado, plus pina coladas.  They go together much better than you'd think...

The evening was spent grilling steaks and watching a few episodes of Mad Men on DVD.