Out & About in Kauai

Sorry about the time in between blog posts. When we got to this new hotel - only the wireless is free - and it is SUPER slow!!

Our first full day here (Monday) - we drove the entire island. There is basicall a road that goes ALMOST all the way around. So we went as far as we could one way - and then we turned around and went as far as we could the other way.

First stop was Waimea Canyon. You pretty much have to see this in person to appreciate the true beauty - but here are a couple of pics.

This one has a waterfall - it is in the far background - but I am sure it is huge.

This waterfall is called Wailua Falls. It is said to be between 80-173 ft. And then at the bottom it goes into a 33 ft pool. You can't get down there unless you want to risk your life - or maybe you can be dropped off by helicopter.

This lighthouse is on the island - and it is also in a park that is a bird sancutuary. There were mountains just covered with birds - but they were hard to make out in pics so I didn't post those pics.

This is one of the birds.

Here is the jeep we rented for this trip. We originally were going to have a convertible - but it wasn't going to be big enough to get all of our luggage to the hotel. Here is Cameron at one of the scenic overlooks. Eric had him set up on the bannister which freaked me out. To the right is a mountain - and down to the left is the ocean - a beautiful pic.

Hrer are the kids out at the pool the first night. There are 5 of thise statues - and during the day the spout out water.

Here are the kids at another lookout. Mountains, ocean and blue sky - it was VERY pretty up in the mountains.

This is what the kids looked like after the drive up to Waimea Canyon. On the way down they couldn't stay awake.

Crazily enough this trip tires everyone out. After a day on the beach - we are all ready for a good nights sleep!!!