Who would imagine finding a Hawaiian Shaved Ice stand in Kansas??!!! This little place in Junction City, Kansas was a surprisingly great find. Living in Hawaii I'm used to having some delicious, authentic shave ice. Pelican Pete's in J.C. was a treat! The ice used at Pelican Pete's was more finely ground than what we're used to in Hawaii (I liked both kinds), and the flavors were just as yummy. The 110-degree heat index also made these taste especially good.
We got a huge kick out of the decor......
Tiki man was a bit scary-looking.....
And I'm pretty sure we don't have alligators in Hawaii....at least not on my roof we don't!
The kids (my two daughters and a friend) enjoyed the oversized swing.
But my favorite decorative item was the pedal-boat-to-nowhere....
A great place to go on a hot summer afternoon! (Evenings are great, too--the place is ablaze with twinkly lights and happy music.) How can you help but love a place like this??! It'll definitely be on my tour stop the next time I'm in town.
We don't have pelicans either...but it reminds me of my favorite hangout at Inlet Harbor, south of Daytona Beach in Florida. Great fun!!
ReplyDeleteI have visited Pelican Pete's many time. The owners are always polite and happy to see everyone. The shaved ice is second to none and the choice of flavors is almost unlimited. Just a great fun place to spend an hour or two and enjoy the decor and the shaved ice.
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