This photo was of our first Kauai sunrise. It was taken on May 8, 2009, which was probably our second day on island. In all the trips we made to Kauai, we never ceased to be amazed by the stunning sunrises from the east side of the island. Bravo, Mother Nature! More from the Hawaii archives [grid content="post" grid_title="More from the Hawaii archives" number="9" … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos — our first Kauai sunrise at Nukolii Beach
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Friday Fotos – Iao Valley waterfall on Maui
Our last trip to Maui was in 2015. It rained heavily the night before, so the rivers were flowing and the waterfalls falling. We had no idea when we decided to go visit the Iao Valley on the other side of Maui that we were going to be headed into more rain and clouds that would make the valley feel like a dream. More from the Hawaii archives [grid content="post" … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Iao Valley waterfall on Maui
Friday Fotos – Iolani Palace – beauty begins at the gates
The magnificence of Iolani Palace can be seen from the moment you enter the grounds. The palace, which was commissioned by King David Kalākaua, is the only royal palace on US soil. For those who love beautiful architecture, this is a wonderful place to visit. Even standing on the outside of the wrought iron fence looking in, you can see this is going to be a special … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Iolani Palace – beauty begins at the gates
Friday Fotos – Kilauea summit view as it once was
It seems strange that not so long ago, this photo of Halema‘uma‘u taken from the visitor center at Hawaii Volcanos National Park was the way it had looked for a very long time. Now, the view at Kilauea summit is very different. This photo comes from the National Park Service website. And just so you know, the park has reopened! <h3>More from the Hawaii … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Kilauea summit view as it once was
Friday Fotos – Lydgate Park Heiau on Kauai
Digging back through my photos from our 2015 trip to Kauai, I discovered this Lydgate Park Heiau. This covers part of the Hikinaakala Heiau, a sacred area that was once much more built-up. Sadly, when the Hawaiian religion was abolished in the late 1800s, the rocks were torn out and used for roads. This is all that remains. More from the Hawaii archives [grid … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Lydgate Park Heiau on Kauai