After the helicopter tour, we drove south to see the Waimea Canyon. Its called "the Grand Canyon of the Pacific." I've never been to the real Grand Canyon, but this one was pretty cool.
If you look way, way off in the distance, you can see the ocean. It might help if you squint.
This is the island of Ni'ihau. Its located 17 miles west of Kauai and is owned by one family. The whole thing. About 100-200 Hawaiians live on the island and they have really strict rules about how people can visit (only if you are invited by one of the residents) and a resident can leave the island any time but if he or she chooses to live somewhere else, they can never live there again. This place fascinates me. I'd love to get an invitation to go there. Maybe next trip.
This is the Pu'u o Kila lookout overlooking the Kalalau Valley- the largest on the Na Pali coast. This picture does no justice. It was by far one of the prettiest views I've ever seen.
We stopped at Glass Beach on the way back but it was pretty disappointing. Just some glass and sand.
We also stopped at Wailua Falls where ancient men would jump off to prove their manhood. So glad that's not a tradition anymore.
Our last stop was Kilauea. This was the part of the island that I loved because I could see myself living there. It was so cute and quaint. And they had the best ice cream. Delicious. The have the lighthouse too but it was already closed for the day.
If you look way, way off in the distance, you can see the ocean. It might help if you squint.
This is the island of Ni'ihau. Its located 17 miles west of Kauai and is owned by one family. The whole thing. About 100-200 Hawaiians live on the island and they have really strict rules about how people can visit (only if you are invited by one of the residents) and a resident can leave the island any time but if he or she chooses to live somewhere else, they can never live there again. This place fascinates me. I'd love to get an invitation to go there. Maybe next trip.
This is the Pu'u o Kila lookout overlooking the Kalalau Valley- the largest on the Na Pali coast. This picture does no justice. It was by far one of the prettiest views I've ever seen.
We stopped at Glass Beach on the way back but it was pretty disappointing. Just some glass and sand.
We also stopped at Wailua Falls where ancient men would jump off to prove their manhood. So glad that's not a tradition anymore.
Our last stop was Kilauea. This was the part of the island that I loved because I could see myself living there. It was so cute and quaint. And they had the best ice cream. Delicious. The have the lighthouse too but it was already closed for the day.
4 comments:
wow I just googled Niihau and it IS fascinating. that family apparently houses and employs and feeds all the residents too. it's like a kingdom in medievel times or something. apparently the us govt tried to buy it for a BILLION dollars and got turned down. how seriously loyal are you to your piece of rock that you turn down a BILLION dollars? I mean really.
I have a weird fascination with north korea (I REALLY want to go there, crazy as that sounds) so I can relate. I think there's something about not being allowed that makes us so curious about the unknown.
Ooh that is fascinating...I now want to be invited too.
I just got caught up on your Hawaii posts so far...WOW!! It all looks so beautiful and I love what you write with the pics for the less Hawaiian readers.
I will just say this, I am extremely jealous of this trip! Take me next time!!
Interesting about Nihau. Who knew?
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