If you travel to the westernmost end of Kaua‘i, you'll find Polihale Beach, which is adjacent to a forest reserve, a state park, and the incomparable Na Pali Coast. This is not a beach where you'll find a lot of people. But, it is a place where the water is warm and the sand nice and soft. This photo was taken by my cousin Sharon on her trip to Kaua‘i, her first trip ever. Now … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos — a beautiful day at Polihale Beach
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Friday Fotos — Na Pali Coast hike with a dream view
My cousin Sharon made her first trip to the Garden Isle recently. After months of planning and anticipation, the time to see this beautiful island arrived. I have to say she had the luck of the Irish going for her. She and her boyfriend Scott went hiking on the Na Pali Coast and here's what they saw. True, Kaua‘i does have perfect days like this one quite often. But, wow, this … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos — Na Pali Coast hike with a dream view
Friday Fotos — Na Pali Coast from the sky
My cousin Sharon recently took her first-ever trip to Hawai‘i. They were smart and took in all the big attractions which, in Kaua‘i's case are mostly natural. Helicopter tours are a must on a trip to the Garden Isle and here's one of the big reasons why—the Na Pali Coast. With cliffs that rise straight up from the ocean, waterfalls that never stop, razor-sharp mountaintops, a … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos — Na Pali Coast from the sky
Friday Fotos — quaint house along Anini Beach Road
On Kauai's north shore lies Anini Beach. The road paralleling the beach (Anini Beach Road) is more than a mile long and turns to dirt partway along the road. If you continue past the pavement along the dirt, there are homes on the mauka (mountain) side of the road. When I saw this place, it reminded me of something straight out of a movie. I could just imagine an old curmudgeon … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos — quaint house along Anini Beach Road
Friday Fotos — the rocky Kauai coastline near Spouting Horn
The Kauai coastline near Spouting Horn is a remarkable landscape. I'm always in awe of the way the ocean waves roll in and crash against the lava rock. This endless rhythm of white crashing surf punctuated by silence can create an almost zen-like experience for those who are patient. The legend of Spouting Horn Those who take a tour to Spouting Horn will probably hear the … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos — the rocky Kauai coastline near Spouting Horn