Along the southern edge of Kauai is a 2+ mile trail that travels along the shoreline to a beach. The Maha’ulepu coast trail starts next to the Hyatt Regency Resort at Shipwreck beach and heads east. It snakes along the shoreline over Makawehi bluff, traverses part of the golf course, through an ancient heiau, overContinue reading “Kauai Trip: Po’ipu hike”
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Kauai Trip: Spouting Horn
One of the mornings Kim, Dave & I took a mile+ walk out to Spouting Horn. Sunshine had yet to reach Kukui’ula Harbor. Spouting Horn is located at the end of Lawa’i road on the south shore of Kauai, just outside of Koloa. One thing I wish we had brought along was a sound recordingContinue reading “Kauai Trip: Spouting Horn”
Kauai Trip: waterfalls and sunset
Our mornings were pretty laid back, enjoying the sunrise, watching the turtle & surfer population, and drinking coffee. On this day our plan was to head east to view two waterfalls: Wailua & Opaeka’a Falls. Morning on the lanai… Mike & Shannon getting ready for the day. Surfers already out enjoying the morning waves. FirstContinue reading “Kauai Trip: waterfalls and sunset”
Kauai: ferns
Ferns are a certain sign of spring in our home climate. I’ve been watching bracken ferns slowly opening along the trails in Mac Forrest. On the Kauai trip there were oodles of ferns of all sizes opening new fronds. Here are some of the images taken primarily in the Koke’e State Park.
Kauai Trip: a fowl situation
One thing the guide books all mentioned was the chicken population. The Red Junglefowl or Moa (Gallus gallus) were originally introduced by the Polynesian colonist. The males are stunning with bright colors and distinctive red combs. Sickle shaped feathers reminded me of leaves from the Koa tree. The wild population resides inside Koke’e State Park,Continue reading “Kauai Trip: a fowl situation”
Kauai Trip: the hike to nowhere
While visiting the Koke’e State Park, we decided to take advantage of our Jeep rental and a new map with directions to trail heads. After rocking and rolling over some rough road (whacking the head a couple of times on the door), and back tracking a few times, we arrived. Or was it really theContinue reading “Kauai Trip: the hike to nowhere”
Kauai Trip: Kalalau Valley on Na Pali coastline
If one continues up the road from Waimea Canyon overview they will encounter the dramatically different view. These images are taken from Pu’u O Kila Lookout. We visited twice during the day. Some locals let us know that early morning is often the best chance for cloud breaks. We had arrived around 11am and theContinue reading “Kauai Trip: Kalalau Valley on Na Pali coastline”
Kauai Trip: Waimea Canyon
Lesson number one: always check your batteries and camera storage capacity BEFORE leaving on a tropical vacation. Our first day out was to explore the north shore up around Hanalei, Limahuli Garden & Preserve ($15 entry fee), Haena and what ever else we could find in that area without my camera. Fortunately 3 other camerasContinue reading “Kauai Trip: Waimea Canyon”
Kauai Trip: starting in Poipu beach area
In early April, with two of my siblings, hubby & big bro’s partner, we journeyed to Kauai for a family vacation. We ended up staying at the Kuhio Shores condos just outside Koloa & Poipu. Not a bad centralized location. Below are images from the condo and the crazy cast of characters involved. Morning lookingContinue reading “Kauai Trip: starting in Poipu beach area”
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