Kauai

We flew to Kauai for some relaxation and stayed at an airbnb in Princeville. Our two-bedroom home overlooked the ocean. We took many walks early in the morning and during sunset.  Another favorite time to be outside was at night to see the constellations. There were many nenes (Hawaiian geese) outside our window.  For the most part they were eating the grass, but they could get aggressive when they had their babies nearby.

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We took our first helicopter ride! We decided to go all out and flew in a four -passenger Hughes 500 with no doors! The team at Jack Harter emphasized safety and fun. During the hour in the air, we flew over sites like Nawiliwili Harbor, Kip Kia, Manawaipuna Falls, Olokele Canyon, Waimea Canyon, Na Pali’s sea cliffs and valleys, Hanalei Bay, Mt. Waialeale, Wailua Falls, and many beaches.  The flight was breathtaking!

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We took our first GoPro video—we are still learning how to use it so hopefully our videos will get better overtime.

We visited a sixth generation taro farm.  Lindsey shared stories of her family and life on the farm.  Her stories came to life as she talked about flooding, family life and daily chores.  The family create a straw hat with a solar-powered hat.  Many of the gardeners on the tour bought one.

Kaley and Sunshine took a surf lesson in Hanalei Bay.  The  instructor, Clay, was patient and encouraging.  Kaley stood up on her second attempt and Sunshine took a few more tries.  We did not get any photos but took another lesson on O’ahu where we both stood up multiple times.

On what looked like a sunny afternoon we drove down to Kapa’a for a bike ride. We got a little rain but it just made the bike ride more fun.  The ocean-side path was stunning.  

We explored several beaches and overlooks in a half-day tour.  The highlights included Anahola Beach Park, Moloa’s Beach, Moloaa Bay, Larsen’s Beach, Pila’a Beach, Hanalei Valley, and Anini Beach.