Kauai in a Box

A couple months ago, my partner, Dwight, announced he had some spare vacation days. That was my cue to rush to the computer and put together a trip to the island of Kauai (Hawaii) based on previous visits: Kauai in a Box. How you approach Kauai depends on your definition of activity. The Kauai.com list of… Continue reading Kauai in a Box

Coastal Trail

Hiked coastal trail, then late lunch at Duke’s (Lihue) before heading for the airport. LIH–HNL, HNL–SEA, SEA–MSP.

Swamp Hike

Kalalau Valley. We paused here then hiked swamp trails. We’ve backpacked to this valley then camped by the ocean.

Waimea, Kauai

Small town America, on our walk back to our cottage after dinner at Wrangler’s. We dined there almost 30 years ago.

Old Hawaii

Waimea, Kaua’i. I love old Hawai’i. We’re staying nearby in a former sugar plantation cottage.

Mahogany Plantation

Wai Koa Loop Trail included this large mahogany plantation, tropical fruit orchards, community gardens, a fish farm.

Nene in a Taro Field

Hanalei taro field, one of 2,500 remaining nene: indigenous, flightless, threatened.Tonight’s pupus: taro chips.