Saturday, October 19, 2013

Highlights of a Trip to Kaua'i

Partial view of  Hanalei Bay Resort's most beautiful pool
Another view of the pool where we swam daily

Kayaking the Hanalei River

 Headquarters of Kayak Kauai on the Hanalei River, from a previous trip


Dragon fruit at Kilauea farmers' market

Recycling Center in Princeville not far from our condo


Queen's Bath, a natural pool refreshed by the sea. Many fish make for remarkably good snorkeling.  


Dean swimming in Queen's Bath, which is calm here but treacherous in winter


Enjoying the Limahuli Gardens

Terraced hillside with taro at Limahuli Gardens


Hibiscus in Limahuli Garden


View of Bali Hai from our room at Hanalei Bay Resort

Surfer and dog at Tunnels Beach, not far north of our condo

Clouds over Bali Hai, seen from our lanai

Kauai rainbow from our parking lot

Pleasures not pictured

Macadamia Nut Tart...
homemade pastry crust, gooey caramel center, choke macadamia nuts, cinnamon ice cream— at Hukilau Restaurant in Kapaa 


Ahi and Avocado Pizza with wasabi aioli on a cracker-thin crust at Merrimans in Poipu 

Bouchon's fish and chips  lunch special in Hanalei (fish & chips, chicken fillet, drumettes, and ribs) all for $12 

Mai Tai's everywhere, and great Hawaiian beer,  i.e. Fire Rock pale ale from Kona Brewing Co. and Longboard  lager

2 comments:

  1. Such beauty in this world of ours. Amazing terraced gardens and incredible Dragon Fruit. Thanks for sharing!

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  2. What gorgeous pics of an extraordinary site. I need to put Kaui on my bucket list. So beautiful. Even the recycling spot! Go Cardinals!

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