View of Honolulu from the plane. You must stop on Oahu to board another plane to Kauai. I always get so excited descending through the clouds to get the first glimpse of paradise..
Snorkeling right off of the shore, so much life!
Sunsets here never get old.
Baby gecko! These guys are everywhere, even in the house, great pest control.
My first dive of the trip, holding a brittle starfish.
Second dive of the trip, this was at Sheraton caverns. If you've never dove Kauai, I highly recommend going here, tons of fish, turtles, octopus, and was lucky enough to see a reef shark hanging out. Check out Seasport Divers and ask for Derek, tell him Sean and Jen the Aquarist sent you!
Opened a coconut with my bare hands...it's harder than you'd think, but well worth it for the drink.
Hiked 8 miles round trip on the Hanakapi'ai trail. 2 miles to a secluded beach, an additional to a 300 foot waterfall, and 4 long miles back. Very strenuous with a beautiful pay off.
Small waterfall along the Hanakapi'ai trail,
300 foot waterfall where you can swim below. Heads up, the water is freezing, however, I have a personal rule: if I hike to a waterfall and am able, I must go in, and shower in the fall.
A view from the sunset cruise. I've been on the Holo Holo charter and the Blue Dolphin charter, both are great!
Lots of relaxing on the beach!
Hard to see but it's a double rainbow, oh man, what does it mean!?!
Stand up paddleboard, highly recommended! I usually rent all my equipment from Kauai Beach Boys as they have everything you'll need, and fairly priced.
Aloha for now!
