Did you all have a good President’s Day? I know that many on the mainland receive Presidents Day as a holiday from work, making the day more memorable and fun. Well, here on Kauai, we receive the same day off. After all, while we might have had a ruling family or two in our past, we are very much a part of the United States.

For President’s Day this year, some friends and I kept with our usual tradition: going to the beach. On Kauai, most days off include the beach. From surfing to sunbathing, there is always something to do on the sand. And since most of the population of Kauai is out on the beach, there is always a party atmosphere and someone to time with.

We stuck to the Princeville area this year, spending our day relaxing under the warmth of the sun and imagining what our lives would be like if we got to hang out on the beach everyday. Then we went to lunch at Foodland. Now for those of you not from Kauai, that is a grocery store. But they have the best deli. When you want something you can take to the beach and enjoy, plus a selection of chips and drinks, Foodland is a great option.

After getting all of the food we could carry, we wandered back to the beach and enjoyed the rest of the day. We ate, played volleyball, I watched my friends surf, I read a book, we played tag, and we soaked up the sun. It was a fun and relaxing day, just like many of the other days on this beautiful island.