Hanalei, Hawai’i – One thing we learned this week is that in winter, Kauai’s north shore beaches see some serious surf action. Sometimes dangerously so. In truth, I’m not sure I would have chosen to stay on the north shore,…
Kayaking the Wailua River
Kapa’a, Kauai – When planning our trip, Twin V specially requested swimming in a waterfall. Once I abandoned my plans to hike to Hanakapiai Falls, I set out to find an alternative. I finally decided on the Wailua Falls –…
Waimea Canyon
Waimea, Kauai – In the southwest corner of Kauai, the town of Waimea is the gateway to the Waimea Canyon, a magnificent red-earth gorge. They call it the Grand Canyon of the Pacific (of course they do). It’s not quite…
Fort Elizabeth
Waimea, Kaua’i – Fun fact: when the Russian were actively exploring and settling the Pacific Northwest, they made it all the way down to Hawai’i. Starting in 1815, they built three forts on Kauai, skirmished with the natives, and were…
Hawai’i is far
Kilauea, Kauai – Wow, Hawai’i is far. Six time zones, to be exact. That’s like going to Europe, but in the opposite direction. And let me tell you, it was not easy to get here. With the recent spike in…