Hanalei, HI

Despite many a heavy heart, it was a beautiful day on the Garden Island as an estimated 6,500 people gathered along the beach at Hanalei Bay.

Everyone was there to pay tribute to their hometown hero, Andy Irons. The Kauai-born 3x world champion surfer passed on Nov. 2, 2010 on his way home to Kauai.

One amazing thing I've discovered about the people on Kauai is that they rally in times of need. When someone experiences a tragedy here, the community comes to their aid, helping in any way they can. It was evident in the weeks that followed Andy's passing.

Local residents showed their love by painting surfboards with messages of support. The road was lined with them along with signs and flowers. A huge collage of photos (see below) displayed childhood images, surf competitions, wedding pics and more. It was awesome and emotional to gaze upon.

On Sunday after an opening prayer by Kelvin Ho, numerous waves of surfers paddled out on the crystal blue ocean to the boat that held Andy's brother Bruce, wife Lindie and parents Danielle & Phil. A helicopter dropped hundreds of flowers toward the water below as his ashes were poured into the Pacific - his home away from home.

While I didn't know Andy personally, I do know that he touched many lives around the world. Many of his surf buddies came to Kauai for the memorial and each shed tears as they spoke of their respect and admiration for him. Kauai's keiki looked up to him as a role model and he was always available to those who approached him. "His spirit will live on . . . He's done so much in such a short period of time, lived life to the fullest," said Myles Padaca, 2001 Triple Crown of Surfing champion.

His life was a blessing and his memory, a treasure. His spirit and enthusiasm for his sport & his ohana will live on forever, especially on the island of Kauai and along the north shore he called home. "Andy had the soul of gold. He's what you call a genuine person. . . He's just one of those people that you call a legend and will never be forgotten," said pro surfer Makua Rothman of Sunset Beach.

Andy, you will be missed in the hearts and souls of admirers around the world.

Rest in peace.

Debra

Debra A. Jason, RA

Na Pali Properties, Inc.

(808) 826 1846, cell: (808) 635 8031

It was a stellar day on the beach as children and grown ups played in the sand. Can you believe this creation? Yes, it's all sand.

A Picture Story (after all -one picture is worth 1000 words....)

Aloha Elaine

Elaine Schaefer (R, CRS, GRI, ABR, SFR)
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Kauai has long been known for its appeal to movie makers. The backdrop for many a film in the past, the island saw a quiet spell after “Tropic Thunder” was produced here three years ago.

Things changed this spring when George Clooney arrived for the filming of “The Descendants.” Soon after crews wrapped up, Adam Sandler arrived to film “Just Go With It.” And, in June, the island welcomed Johnny Depp as he arrived with crews to film “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.”

“...constant marketing and staying in touch and establishing relationships with film executives throughout the years has helped to keep Kaua`i on Hollywood’s radar,” said Art Umezu, film commissioner in the county Office of Economic Development. And of course, all this has a positive effect on Kauai’s economy.

In a recent article in The Garden Island, assistant editor Paul Curtis wrote, “... the economic value to the island of filming is unmistakable. [Angela] Tillson estimates the cast and crews of the last two movies probably left in the neighborhood of $16 million and $17 million on this island alone.”

“They were (are) staying at local hotels, eating at local restaurants, drinking at local bars, renting vehicles, enjoying beaches and activities on their days off, and generally pumping up the economy right when it’s needed,” Tillson said. Ms. Tillson owns A Whale of a Time Productions.

Source: http://thegardenisland.com/news/local/article_7037b482-745d-11df-82a9-001cc4c03286.html

Come to Kauai and enjoy!

Mahalo

Debra

Debra A. Jason, RA, ABR

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On the highway in the heart of Hanalei - Na Pali Properties, Inc.

One of the most desirable areas to live or vacation on Kauai is the town of Hanalei. The supreme feature of Hanalei Town is the bay. Homes for sale in Hanalei and on the bay are at the higher end of the price spectrum and are treasured by all those who live and play there.

Hanalei Bay

Current prices of Homes for Sale in Hanalei:

MLS # Tp St DOM Taxkey Tnr Price Display Location Land area Details

226906 RS A 131 4-5-5-4-35 FS $825,000 05-5454 Kuhio Hwy 7,049 sqft 740 3/2

223087 RC A 356 4-5-5-6-24-1 FS $872,000 05-5491 Kuhio Hwy #6A 5,275 sqft 1,196 2/2.5

224064 RS A 322 4-5-5-10-3 FS $985,000 Tropical Hanalei Cottage 4483 Aku Rd 8,806 sqft 2,126 6/4

223546 RC A 343 4-5-5-6-27-2 FS $995,000 05-5479-A Kuhio Hwy #2 5,197 sqft 1,200 2/2

209904 RS A 705 4-5-5-2-112 FS $1,295,000 5273 Malolo Place 5273 Malolo Pl 8,881 sqft 1,877 3/2

229519 RS A 132 4-5-5-2-81 FS $1,350,000 4420 Aku Rd 8,082 sqft 1,625 2/2

224211 RC A 318 4-5-5-5-28-1 FS $1,350,000 05-5522 Kuhio Hwy #1 6,199 sqft 1,338 2/2.5

228465 RS A 158 4-5-5-10-83 FS $1,495,000 5126 Papio Pl 11,221 sqft 1,752 3/2

224213 RC A 318 4-5-5-5-28-2 FS $1,750,000 05-5522-A Kuhio Hwy #2 5,360 sqft 1,714 3/2.5

198515 RS A 992 4-5-5-10-42 FS $1,795,000 5095 Opelu Street 8,258 sqft 2,817 3/4

231141 RS A 77 4-5-5-2-116 FS $1,850,000 5283 Malolo Place 7,178 sqft 2,939 5/4.5

228522 RS A 164 4-5-5-10-87 FS $1,949,000 5115 Papio Pl 12,195 sqft 2,895 5/4.5

231265 RS A 76 4-5-5-3-17 FS $1,995,000 5325-B0 Weke Rd 12,719 sqft 4,500 7/5

212414 RC A 658 4-5-5-3-22-1 FS $1,995,000 5343 Weke Rd #A 3,272 sqft 1,681 2/2.5

227061 RS A 223 4-5-5-4-44 FS $2,000,000 05-5484 Kuhio Hwy 8,100 sqft 2,207 4/3

230068 RS A 108 4-5-5-10-23 FS $2,595,000 4421-A Aku Rd 7,500 sqft 4,000 4/5

213247 RS A 236 4-5-5-6-21 FS $2,795,000 05-5303-M Kuhio Hwy 1.50 ac 4,585 4/3

211771 RS A 674 4-5-5-10-32 FS $2,900,000 5111 Weke Rd 7,568 sqft 2,656 5/3.5

206540 RS A 791 4-5-5-2-3 FS $3,000,000 4421 Malolo Rd 33,084 sqft 1,631 3/2

227073 RS A 189 4-5-5-5-12 FS $9,500,000 5560 Weke Rd 29,596 sqft 3,800 3/3.5

220831 RS A 412 4-5-5-2-17 FS $10,900,000 5156 Weke Road 1.11 ac 3,807 4/4

227637 RS A 201 4-5-5-4-11 FS $12,000,000 5438, 5446, 5430 Weke Road 1.15 ac 2,106 2/3

For photos of these homes just insert the 6 digit in the Kauai Dreams Website.

Celebrity sightings in Hanalei (by my niece) include Matthew McConaughey surfing in the bay, Ben Stiller drinking coffee at Javakai and Laird Hamilton & Gabrielle Reece playing volleyball in the sand. But the real celbrities are the winter waves in Hanalei. The biggest waves and the big wave riders are out in force during the winter months.

Summer months in Hanalei are great for canoe paddling, kayaking, stand up paddling ,swimming, fishing or just enjoying the Beach. There's lots of places to shop in Hanalei, Ching Young Village & Hanalei Surf Company are some of my favorites. So if you fall in love with Hanalei (almost everyone does) it is possible to own a home on the Bay or a few blocks back. Call 808 652-6174 or email me julie@hisemail.net if you are interested in homes for sale in Hanalei, Kauai.

All available properties with MLS numbers can be plugged into my website at www.kauaidreams.com for more info and pictures. Or feel free to call or email me at julie@hisemail.net with any questions you might have or an appointment to see these properties. ALOHA JULIE

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