Spring Break in Kauai, Part I

Kyle had a credit he needed to use on Hawaiian Airlines before summer, so we took advantage of the opportunity, so...for Spring Break, we went to Kauai.

The trip was a ton of fun and it was beyond beautiful. I have been to Oahu and Maui, but I must say, everything I have heard about Kauai is true. It is amazing and my favorite of the islands I have visited.

The weather was perfect. It drizzled a little bit and it was cloudy at times, but everyday was pretty much sunny and mid-70s. We tried to cram in as much as possible, but of course, in the end, seven days just wasn't enough. Here's a little glimpse at our vacation:

I got an AMAZING deal on a condo from a private owner at the Kiahuna Plantation. The grounds were beautiful and so inviting. They had bbqs and a choice location on the beach. I couldn't have asked for a better place.

Here's our beach. One of the best in Poipu.

Kyle just outside of our condo on our way to the beach.

We had heard about a great shrimp taco place in Waimea, just 20-minutes west of Kuhio. Though the shrimp tacos were HUGE and delicious, nothing beat the giant coconut shrimp. Yummy.

For some reason, seeing a lizard scamper around the condiment table wasn't disgusting in Kauai. More like cool. But looking at it now, kind of like disgusting.

We got yummy shave ice at Jo-Jo's in Waimea.

We hit the beach for some snorkeling in the late afternoon.

Saw some amazing fish, of many varieties.

And just chilled in the late afternoon sun.

The next day we took a tour with Captain Andy to the Na Pali Coast, an amazingly beautiful coastline on the west shore of Kauai.

As an added treat, we saw whales from a distance and several pods of dolphins along the way.

And a Mr. Turtle visited us up close and personal.

One of the views of Na Pali.

And another.

Thankfully the tide calmed down and we were able to get in some fun snorkeling.

Kind of cool underwater shots, yeah? Too bad these will be the last you see of them. Our next outing out, I was careless when I sealed my camera in its casing and, well, killed my camera. Big boo.



Kyle had a great time the whole boat trip.

I, on the other hand, on the boat trip back, the waves really picked up and I started to feel really barfy.

Best thing about the trip is that I was introduced to the yummiest saltine-like crackers ever. Locally made in Hawaii, I bought two boxes at Costco on my way back. Yum!

We came back home to a beautiful sunset, blocked by the Sheraton, but beautiful nonetheless.

This was our run one morning.

We golfed at a great course for a great deal.
Chickens and roosters were everywhere.

It was a beautiful day and setting for a nice round.



We spent Sunday driving around. This is a view of Waimea Canyon.

Where the rain starts and stops.

We went on a nice little hike for a better view of the canyon.

Kyle was being cute.

Then he was being funny.

End of Part I.