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The specialty Puka Dogs in Poipu were pretty awesome and endemic to Kauai
They were just getting ready to open another store in Waikiki
Since it looked rainy on the north side of the island, we went south to Waimea Canyon
Looks just like a little Grand Canyon!
Grayson at the canyon
Darby at the canyon
Mark and Jonna
Great picture of the kids
A little further into the canyon the fog rolled in and was beautiful
After exploring the Waimea State Park we explored Jo-Jo's Shave Ice
...supposed to be the best on the island!
We found a desolate beach and the kids made a fort while we relaxed
Grayson looks like a dog here digging!
We stayed at the Marriott in Lihue overnight
The property as being renovated, but it was still really nice
Our view from our room
The pool was gorgeous
The kids hanging by this restaurant surfboard ad!
We went there for dinner!
The kids got in a late swim before heading to dinner
While we were eating dinner a major storm rolled through and we had to
dash back to the hotel in the pouring rain!
Today we headed to the north side of the island toward Hanalei
Jonna went into the store to get directions and came out with jewelry!
This side of the island is so lush and beautiful
So far my favorite area of Hawaii
Jonna and the kids explore this cave
Getting started on the Kalalua Trail...
So far so good, but a little muddy
It is over rocks and uphill...
The views are proving to be well worth it!
The path is right on the edge of the cliff down to the Pacific
It doesn't look very muddy here, but it was a bit slippery
The kids posing by a waterfall... this side of the island gets tons of rain each year
Jonna and Mark pause on the trail
How did Darby end up with two walking sticks?
The colors are s vivid
Jonna and Darby need a rest
This trail is the only way the north and south sides of the island
connect on the east side
The trail runs the 11 miles to the road that
ends on the south side of the island
The people on the beach below are too small to see!
Just to prove it was a bit muddy on the trail
We saw this t-shirt in a shop after our hike...
Last chance for provisions before the trailhead...
we circled back afterwards for some drinks and snacks
We grabbed a burrito at Red Hot Mamas after our hike
We headed back a short distance to Hanalei Bay
Darby and Grayson love sand between their toes!
Kauai 2010
We loved this cute church in the town of Hanalei
This island looks like paradise
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