Aloha from Kauai
November 8, 2008 by Mary Jo Manzanares
Filed under Fun for Families & Kids, Outdoor Activities, Things to See & Do
Greetings from Kauai, the Garden Isle of Hawaii.
The fourth largest of the Hawaiian Islands, it is often called the Garden Isle because it is lush and green. It’s lush and green because it rains a lot here, and there are spots on the island that claim to have the most rainfall of anywhere on Earth. Whether that’s a fact, or an urban legend, seems up for debate, but there’s no debating that this island is not what most people expect of Hawaii.
This was a view of the ocean on my walk this morning. I was walking along a path to the city of Kapa’a, the second largest on the island.
In addition to the surf crashing against the volcanic rocks on the beach, my morning walk was peppered with the sounds of roosters crowing and chickens clucking. The area is home to thousands of wild roosters and hens, and they roam freely around yards, walkways, and even along the edge of the beach. I
It’s unusual to be walking alongside the ocean and hear roosters crowing. It’s even more startling to have on cross your path on the beach!
Photo credit: personal collection
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You have to go the the Princeville Hotel and spend some time relaxing in the Living Room. That is what they call their lobby lounge. Fantastic! Live piano and vocals, drinks, and food in a setting that resembles a living room with a view out to Hanalei Bay. One of my favorite places on my favorite island.
It sounds lovely! I’ll put that on my to-do list for the next visit.
Do you live in Hawaii or just on vaca there?
I’m there on work-related travel there frequently — probably about once a month, if not more.
Ahh! very cool