We arrived at Kaui the Garden Island early. Kaui is the oldest of the 7 Hawaiian islands. The north shore is one of the rainiest places on earth receiving more than 400 inches of rainfall a year.
Today we have a shore excursion to Waimea Canyon that is referred to as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific. The bus made stops along the south shore on the way. First was the Blow Hole park where the waves spurt up through hole in the lava. The island is also home to thousands of wild chickens that are everywhere. Patty the tour guide said locals give directions for cooking the chicken as: place chicken and lava rock in a pot. Boil. When the rock is soft the chicken will be done. :-)
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| Water spurting out of a blowhole |
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| Family of wild chickens |
On the west coast, the road to the Waimea canyon winds up hairpin turns to 3400 feet above sea level. The trip took 45 minutes and I was glad that someone else was driving the road that had no guardrails. The views were breathtaking. You can see for yourself.
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| Waimea Canyon near sea level |
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| Waimea canyon from 3400 feet above sea level |
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| A view of the ocean from top |
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| Hardy Norfolk Pine growing at the top |
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| It sure was windy at the top |
Once we got back to the ship we enjoyed the pleasures it offered: pools, food and entertainment.
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