The Colorful Paradise of Kaua'i

[globetrekker84]

Hi all!

I wanted to share some pictures of my weekend getaway in Kaua'i earlier this summer. I didn't record much of the flight itself, seeing it were standard and uneventful UA F flights. The Grand Hyatt was a decent hotel, but way too big for my standards. It did its job, but neither the flights nor the hotel

The flight has me doing LAX-LIH-LAX:


So grab a mai tai (if you're legally allowed to), get your sunglasses and sunscreen and enjoy the views!

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Moonlight over Poipu Beach


Dawn over Poipu Beach


Three-egg scramble with chicken apple sauage, spinach, onions, bell peppers and sprouts, topped with hollandaise sauce, and diced tomatoes. Hash browns and toast. Yum!


Wailua Falls


'Opaeka'a Falls


Closer view of 'Opaeka'a Falls


Wailua River


Another view of Waliua River


Ancient Hawaiian burial wall


Kapa'a Beach Park


Kapa'a Beach


More Kapa'a Beach

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Even more Kapa'a Beach


Local Boy Ono-Char Burger with teriyaki, cheddar cheese and pineapple. Who knew that would taste so good!


Kilauea Lighthouse and National Wildlife Refuge


Kilauea Lighthouse and National Wildlife Refuge


Passion Fruit and Lychee shaved ice


Hanalei Valley


Waterfall into Hanalei Valley


Hanalei Bay


Hanalei Bay


Sea cave


Start to the 11 Mile Kalalau Trail and the start of the Na Pali Coast


View over Haʻena Beach

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Views from the Kalalau Trail
































Probably my favorite picture from the entire trip

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Friendly warning about the beach. 82 dead. Ack. Yes I did go into the water. But because of the terrain, the currents and wind were crazy. It makes sense why the warning is there


Water from Hanakāpīʻai Falls flowing into Hanakāpīʻai Beach


Hanakāpīʻai Beach

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Haʻena Beach


Sunset over Haʻena Beach














Big Bubba from Bubba Burger. Greasy and good!


Canyon leading up to Waimea

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Coconut Shrimp with papaya ginger dipping sauce. Yum!


Looking over the South Shore











Looking over Waimea Canyon

















Lookout over Kalalau Valley

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Pihea Trail





Some parts are less of a trail and more mountain climbing


Hope you enjoyed the fantastic views of Kaua'i. I can't wait to go back!





Hard to tell but my shoe was hanging over a sheer 200 foot vertical drop





Kaua'i saimin (a local specialty)





Lililkoi Chiffon Pie...that I accidently flipped upside down. Oops. But it was still delish


Tropical Sweetbread French Toast with fresh pineapple, macadamia nuts, and powdered sugar

[LampStack]

Excellent post!!

You certainly cover a lot of ground in a weekend. The culinary pics really make me hungry.

[CarbonMan]

Excellent pics. Into my bucket list it goes ...

[GLAM82]

Hawaii is awesome. The place I studied at and also the place I met my wife.

[Kyo]

Stunning TR, I really enjoyed this and adding this onto my places-to-visit list, thanks for going to the trouble... but we need more shower shots!

[phaleesy]

Thanks for the TR.

Food looks yummy! They do ice kachang too! I love the look of the greasy burgers. Those shrimps look delicious.

But I don't think the landscape in Hawaii is 'me'. A bit too green and lush for my liking. But that's just me.

[Singapore Guy]

Thanks for these very awesome pictures....i dont think i will ever get a chance to go; so looking at your breathtaking pictures are simply fantastic.