Aloha from Hawaii! We are currently in Kauai, Hawaii’s oldest island, truly the 'Garden Island' in every sense of the term. It’s so beautiful here. We kicked off our Hawaiian adventure with a self-guided tour through the majestic Waimea Canyon and a stunning view from above of the Napali Coast. It's no wonder they call the Waimea the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific," as the sight is nothing short of amazing. We found ourselves dwarfed its scale. It's a mosaic of rugged red and brown rocks, punctuated by green bursts of vegetation.
Our humorously enthusiastic audio “Shaka” guide, prompted by GPS, filled us in on the canyon's captivating stories as we made our way up the mountain. Occasionally, it would direct us to sites along the way like a pile of rocks and would say “Well, you might think this is simply a pile of rocks, but let me tell you what it once was!” We all got a few laughs from the guides exuberance, and learned to look ahead and pick and choose which of the many stops to take.
As the day progressed, the shifting sunlight and layer of mist made the canyon come alive, its shades changing by the hour. Standing at the canyon's edge, you can't help but feel an unspoken connection with Mother Earth.
Today's adventure led us on a boat and snorkeling tour the Napali Coast. It's truly a spectacle of nature with its impressive cliffs, lush vegetation, and untouched beaches. The sight of the cliffs soaring 4,000 feet above the Pacific Ocean is awe inspiring. We learned that pictures just can’t do it justice. Add to that, the cascading waterfalls, sea caves, and a rich variety of marine life, it's a landscape that stirs the soul. It seems as though a massive slab of layered earth has been carefully nestled in the sea by our Creator.
One member of our family got a bit seasick by the rocking of the boat but the rest of us were well prepared with Dramamine. We snorkeled a bit and saw quite a few spinner dolphins swimming near our boat.
Kauai is indeed a slice of paradise and we can't wait to discover more of its natural wonders. Soon, we head to the Big Island.
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