Friday July 9, 2010

Wow! Time is flying...
it was a busy week, I'll see if I can remember the highlights...
We visited Waimea Canyon (Mark Twain called it the Grand Canyon of the Pacific). It was a long drive up a very winding road, but well worth the drive. Unfortunately, pictures don't quite do the canyon justice, but it was pretty amazing. While on the west side of the island we took our time touring neighbourhoods and taking in the sights. We found a few local beach spots and some absolutely incredible houses! On the way home we stopped in at the Kauai coffee plantation for a caffeine fix.

This week Jon and I spent some time on our own (Jon played soccer, ultimate and golf and I hit up the beach with some books!), and then together, we visited the baby beach at Lydgate Park with Melody. Jon went snorkelling and saw some amazing fish.

The other night while brushing my teeth I discovered that there was a fourth occupant in our little suite. After a minor freak out, some photos and videograpy, we shut the bathroom door and hoped he would find a way out by the morning. The next day, Jon went into the bathroom and insists this massive spider shot a web at him, he was still there! After attempts to relocate the spider peacefully, he met his match at the end of a broom handle. I still can't go into the bathroom without scanning all corners first!


Today took us once again to the North Shore where we visited the Queens Bath (a beautiful scenic hike past a few waterfalls and ending ultimately at tidepools), which we dubbed the Laguna Beach of Hawaii based on the people who were hanging out there. We found an excellent lunch spot around Hanalei (a shaded area overlooking the beach)and this evening we strolled along Kapaa's board walk along the ocean. Unfortunately, a monk seal had washed up on the shore. So, although it was neat to have seen one, they are pretty amazing, very sad circumstances.