Today we arrived at the port of Nawiliwili, which is on the island of Kauai, Hawaii. We spent most of the day driving around the island, taking in the beautiful surroundings. We visited Waimea Canyon, the Opaekaa Falls, followed by a river cruise on Wailia River to the Fern Grotto.
I loved spending the day in Kauai, our tour was brilliant. This has been the first time we have tipped a tour guide, he was most entertaining, in fact, the tour guides from Polynesian Adventure Tours on each of the 3 Hawaiian islands we have visited, have been the best we have had on our world journey.
There were chickens and roosters everywhere, except at major traffic intersections.
Kauai is the oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands. It's over 6 million years old. Many movies have been filmed here. I would have liked to see some of the popular beaches on the island.
Common view during our travels.
More views.
Hanapepe Valley. This site was used in Jurassic Park.
Waimea Canyon. The following pictures collectively make a panoramic view from left to right.
Waimea Canyon is located on the southwest side of the island.
Waimea Canyon, nicknamed "Grand Canyon of the Pacific."
Waimea Canyon is 3,567 feet deep and 12 miles long.
View from the bus.
Views on the way to the Blowhole.
Views on the way to the Blowhole.
Spouting Horn Blowhole.
View just near the Blowhole.
Opaekaa Falls.
Wailua River.
Our cruise boat.
Wailua River cruise.
Wailua River cruise to the Fern Grotto.
Fern Grotto.
Fern Grotto. There have been over 10,000 weddings at this site, the first was in 1962. People travel from all around the world to get married here. Not sure I would, I was pretty hot standing in this spot.
Apparently this is the site where the Polynesians first discovered the island of Kauai.
Now another five days at sea.
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