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Inaugurated our natural gas grill: planked salmon, grilled veggies, rice (not on the grill).

Watched our overnight flight to Minneapolis being provisioned at Honolulu HNL.

Hiked trails above Kauai’s Waimea Canyon.

Hiked beautiful Lihue-Koloa Forest Reserve trails: Kuilau Ridge Trail and Moalepe Trail.

Posted Snapshots: Koke’e State Park.

Came across these endangered Hawaiian black-necked stilts on our beach walk.

Our hike, today, had plenty of bling, including a waterfall descending thousands of feet. (The waterfall is in this picture.)

Hiked through clouds.

Our hike in Koke’e State Park started with this view of the Napali Coast. We hiked backcountry trails where most of the vegetation is still native. Towards the end it rained, and we hit mud. Hot showers, the washer and dryer, and Dwight’s boot-cleaning skills.

Hiked the Nu’alolo Trail, Koke’e State Park.

Sat on the lanai of our second Kauai VRBO, the Ishihara House, looking at the foothills of Waimea Canyon, the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific.” The house is plantation-style, with a 1930’s old-Hawaii vibe and nods to Japan. And it’s less expensive than most rentals.

Nursed a depiction of a volcanic eruption while waiting for a delicious Hawaiian plate lunch.

Posted There is no Road.

Hiked Kauai’s muddy Okolehao Trail to great views. Some areas in the distance are still off-limits after 50-inches of rain in 24 hours in April 2018 destroyed roads, bridges, and trails. This was the most rain ever recorded in the United States.

Woke up to a local brew.

Enjoyed my favorite type of meal in Hawaii, a plate lunch. Usually there are two scoops of rice, mayo-based macaroni salad, and fish or meat cooked in an Asian style.