After whimpering that I just couldn’t make it to shore, I
put on my rarely used big girl face and pulled myself together. Because of the port of Kailua-Kona itself is too small to dock a large ship, we had to get to shore by tender. By mid-morning, tickets for
the tender boats were no longer required and we simply got on a boat and pulled
away from shore toward the port.
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| View from the street, Kona |
The ride was short and pleasant. There are lots of shops,
restaurants and bars only steps from the dock, including several ABC stores,
where I restocked my supply of cold medicine. The air was hot and humid, but
not oppressive. The scene felt like a movie set rather than a “real” place, with
all the tropical colors and nautical themed goods on display.
Another day, it would have been fun to explore the little
streets farther away from the water, but we settled on drinks and an appetizer
at a breezy oceanside Fish Hopper. Altogether enjoyable.
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