Monday, January 09, 2006
Kaua'i - Day 01
We sailed into the port of Nawiliwili on Kaua'i on Monday morning. After grabbing a quick bite to eat in the Hukilau Cafe on the ship we disembarked and jumped onto a shuttle for a rental car. We picked out our car and then got on the road on our way to the North Shore of the Island. Along the way we saw lots of lush farmland.
Kaua'i Farmland
We also stopped to explore the Waikanaloa (or "Blue Room") Wet Cave. The cave is right off the road and you can walk a few feet into it before you get to the water. Swimming isn't allowed, but by the looks of the water, you probably wouldn't want to anyway.
Waikanaloa (or "Blue Room") Wet Cave - Last Photo Shows View from Inside Cave Looking Towards Opening
Once back in the car we continued on to Hanalei where we stopped for lunch. Then it was back in the car and on to Ke'e Beach. Here we parked and got changed so we could hike the Kalalau Trail to Hanakapia Beach, and if time permitted, Hanakapia Falls. Along the trail there are beautiful views of Ke'e Beach and the Na Pali coast.
Ke'e Beach View and Na Pali Coast View from Kalalau Trail
Christina & Ian on the Kalalau Trail
One drawback was that the trail was super muddy and slippery and there were streams to cross! Ian didn't want to ruin his sneakers so he hiked barefoot for a while and then eventually wore my pink flipflops (I had sensible hiking boots on).
Ian's Feet After Kalalau Trail Hike
After hiking (and slipping and sliding) for about two miles we crossed a stream and then came to Hanakapia Beach.
Ian at Hanakapia Beach
We sat for a while to enjoy the view and made friends with a stray black cat. He wasn't that interested in the granola bar I offered him.
Black Cat at Hanakapia Beach
Unfortunately we were running out of daylight and needed to get the rental car back, so we turned around and hiked back to our car waiting at Ke'e Beach (it's even slippier going downhill through the mud!). After washing the mud off the best we could we got back in the car and retraced our drive back to the rental car place. Then it was back to the ship for dinner and bedtime.
~ Christina
Next Hawaii January 1-15, 2006 Post:
January 10 Kaua'i - Day 02
Kaua'i Farmland
We also stopped to explore the Waikanaloa (or "Blue Room") Wet Cave. The cave is right off the road and you can walk a few feet into it before you get to the water. Swimming isn't allowed, but by the looks of the water, you probably wouldn't want to anyway.
Waikanaloa (or "Blue Room") Wet Cave - Last Photo Shows View from Inside Cave Looking Towards Opening
Once back in the car we continued on to Hanalei where we stopped for lunch. Then it was back in the car and on to Ke'e Beach. Here we parked and got changed so we could hike the Kalalau Trail to Hanakapia Beach, and if time permitted, Hanakapia Falls. Along the trail there are beautiful views of Ke'e Beach and the Na Pali coast.
Ke'e Beach View and Na Pali Coast View from Kalalau Trail
Christina & Ian on the Kalalau Trail
One drawback was that the trail was super muddy and slippery and there were streams to cross! Ian didn't want to ruin his sneakers so he hiked barefoot for a while and then eventually wore my pink flipflops (I had sensible hiking boots on).
Ian's Feet After Kalalau Trail Hike
After hiking (and slipping and sliding) for about two miles we crossed a stream and then came to Hanakapia Beach.
Ian at Hanakapia Beach
We sat for a while to enjoy the view and made friends with a stray black cat. He wasn't that interested in the granola bar I offered him.
Black Cat at Hanakapia Beach
Unfortunately we were running out of daylight and needed to get the rental car back, so we turned around and hiked back to our car waiting at Ke'e Beach (it's even slippier going downhill through the mud!). After washing the mud off the best we could we got back in the car and retraced our drive back to the rental car place. Then it was back to the ship for dinner and bedtime.
~ Christina
Next Hawaii January 1-15, 2006 Post:
January 10 Kaua'i - Day 02
# posted by Christina @ 9:31 PM 
