Back To Paradise

Another beautiful day in Kauai. We had planned to go back and snorkel with our turtle neighbours this morning, but the wind's come up so a Plan B was in order. So, off to Mark's favorite spot we went. The road hasn't gotten any better, but it hasn't gotten any worse either. Mark's begun to view driving this route as a game...so far, we and the rental car are holding up.

Just up from the beach there's a breath-taking hike along the volcanic rock cliffs. The wind was so blustery today that we both nearly lost our hats at several points along the way.

Standing near the edge to take a picture isn't too scary until you walk a little farther and look back to find the cliff you were standing on has been so far undercut by the waves!

















Our pictures don't do the colour of the water justice...it's an indescribable shade of blue/green. As the sky colour changes, so does the water. Just like in the movies!

We ventured into the surf just off the beach for a quick snorkel. There are noticeable rip tides in this area, and although there are several reefs offshore, there is a wide channel in between them - big enough for Monk seals (and sharks!!!) to find their way through. Plenty of pretty fish here, but no turtles.

With the change in weather and having had a wee bit too much sun this morning, I treated myself to a nice long nap this afternoon while Mark read his book (slept) out on chair on the lanai.

Dinner conversation this evening revolved primarily around tomorrow's planned helicopter ride up the Napali Coast, across the Waimea Canyon, and over the (we hope) extinct volcanic crater. If you've seen Jurassic Park, Napali is the coastline featured in that film. Helicopter's might be no big deal for some people but tomorrow we'll be flying door-less, weather permitting!