{"id":7046,"date":"2002-07-27T19:56:00","date_gmt":"2002-07-27T19:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sch1auh0s7.site.nfoservers.com\/wp_lew1slau\/?p=7046"},"modified":"2022-05-02T20:15:31","modified_gmt":"2022-05-02T20:15:31","slug":"vacation-with-the-lins-mahaka-hawaii","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lewislau.com\/index.php\/2002\/07\/27\/vacation-with-the-lins-mahaka-hawaii\/","title":{"rendered":"Vacation With The Lins. Mahaka, Hawaii"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>One of my spontaneous trips this year&#8230; driving around aimlessly, and suddenly my good friend Tom called to tell me he was in Hawaii with Jess and Megan, and asked if I wanted to join them for a week&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following day I went to Northwest and booked my flight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I left for Oahu on 7\/27\/2002 and stayed until 8\/3\/2002.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During that week, Tom, Jess, Megan and I stayed in Makaha, then in Turtle Cove, finally ending up in Honolulu before heading back to our regular schedule of work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7048\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image001-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7048\"\/><figcaption>As usual, in Hawaii there is never a lack for sunny skies.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7047\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image002-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7047\"\/><figcaption>Megan, now three months old<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7049\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image003-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7049\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7050\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image004-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7050\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7051\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image005-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7051\"\/><figcaption>The view from the private condominium Tom had leased for the week. Right on the west edge of the island of Oahu by Makaha.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7052\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image006-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7052\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7053\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image019-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7053\"\/><figcaption>That evening, at a Chili&#8217;s restaurant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7055\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image022-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7055\"\/><figcaption>What are you thinking Megan?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7056\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image023-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7056\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7057\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image024-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7057\"\/><figcaption>Jess hasn&#8217;t been sleeping much ever since the Megan was born&#8230; she was really tired that night<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7058\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image025-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7058\"\/><figcaption>We were hoping that Megan would eventually fall asleep on her own, but that proved an impossible mission. Before our main entrees arrived, Megan was crying like there was no tomorrow, and we end up bringing the food back&#8230; I was really tired anyway so that was fine.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7059\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image026-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7059\"\/><figcaption>Only in Hawaii &#8211; Chili over rice. Actually pretty tasty!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7061\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image017-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7061\"\/><figcaption>Ever since I was a kid, I had always thought of golf as an &#8220;old man&#8217;s sport&#8221;. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7062\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image021-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7062\"\/><figcaption>At the same time I never understood why a lot of my friends have picked up golf over the years&#8230;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7064\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image028-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7064\"\/><figcaption>In any case Tom convinced me to go play a round of golf at the Makaha Golf Course.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7060\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image029-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7060\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7063\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image030-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7063\"\/><figcaption>Being at the condo meant that we get a &#8220;locals&#8221; rate of $35 instead of the &#8220;tourist&#8221; rate of $120 for 18 holes&#8230; nice deal.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7065\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image031-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7065\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7066\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image032-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7066\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7068\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image033-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7068\"\/><figcaption>It was raining when we drove out for some groceries. When we came back (about 20 minutes later) it was sunny again, and right around the condo we saw a rainbow&#8230;.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7067\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image082-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7067\"\/><figcaption>Megan was always cheerful during the day<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7069\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image083-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7069\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7070\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image085-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7070\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7071\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image086-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7071\"\/><figcaption>Tired mom Jess, making us breakfast.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7072\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image087-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7072\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7073\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image088-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7073\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7074\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image089-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7074\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7076\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image090-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7076\"\/><figcaption>Tom trying to load new DV cassette into his camera so he can capture all my dumb golf swings on tape<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7075\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image111-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7075\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7077\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image112-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7077\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7078\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image113-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7078\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7080\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image114-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7080\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7079\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image130-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7079\"\/><figcaption>Tom teeing off<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After a week at Makaha Bay, Tom convinced Jess to take a tour around the island. Tom booked a room for two nights at the Turtle Bay Resort, at the Northern tip of Oahu, next to North Beach. Jess was hesitant in moving, saying that the condo was prepaid for two weeks already, and she thought it woud be a waste of time if we moved to another place&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7083\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image085-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7083\"\/><figcaption>Until Jess walked in to the room \/ bungalow we stayed at &#8211; she couldn&#8217;t stop praising the marble bath, the wood floor, and the ocean view, right from the balcony window&#8230;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7085\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image086-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7085\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7081\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image087-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7081\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7082\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image088-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7082\"\/><figcaption>Tom: &#8220;Good. Jess is impressed.&#8221;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7086\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image089-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7086\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7087\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image091-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7087\"\/><figcaption>The view right from our room<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7090\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image100-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7090\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7092\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image102-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7092\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7091\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image105-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7091\"\/><figcaption>Looking back at our room from the lawn leading to the beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7094\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image106-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7094\"\/><figcaption>Beautiful sunset at Turtle Bay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7093\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image107-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7093\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7095\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image108-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7095\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7097\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image111-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7097\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7100\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image153-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7100\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7101\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image157-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7101\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Dinner at the restaurant of the hotel&#8230; I must have said something wrong to the waitress (what&#8217;s new?) &#8211; we waited forever for our food to arrive. Megan was very well behaved throughout dinner, so we had a nice quiet meal that evening&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7103\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image085-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7103\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7104\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image086-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7104\"\/><figcaption>Waiting for our food&#8230;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7105\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image087-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7105\"\/><figcaption>At least bring some bread! Whatever I said, must have\u00a0<em><strong>really<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0pis$ed off the waitress.<br><br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7107\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image088-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7107\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7109\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image091-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7109\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7110\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image092-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7110\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image093-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7112\"\/><figcaption>Finally, 40 minutes later, we got our wonderful tasting Ahi Tuna appetizer&#8230;<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Golf at The Turtle Bay Golf Resort<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7115\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image098-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7115\"\/><figcaption>Tom prepares&#8230;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7113\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image099-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7113\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7116\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image100-12.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7116\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7114\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image101-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7114\"\/><figcaption>Swung away&#8230;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7117\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image102-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7117\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7118\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image103-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7118\"\/><figcaption>And the ball landed on the green&#8230; What the&#8230;?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7119\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image104-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7119\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7120\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image107-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7120\"\/><figcaption>Putting away&#8230;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7121\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image108-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7121\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"7123\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image109-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7123\"\/><figcaption>Then he had to put it twice to get it in the hole. 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