August 24, 2010

Shipwrecks Captain Looks out to Sea

Amazing! The cliff at Shipwreck's beach looks like a Captain looking out to Sea!

I have combed the internet and guidebooks and can't find a reference to this, but to me the cliff looks like the profile of a face (a bit like Mr Magoo, but a face none-the-less).

Shipwrecks Captain at Shipwreck Beach, (Hyatt), Koloa/Poipu, Kauai, Hawaii

 

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Oh what sites the sight can see on the Garden Island of Kauai!

 

August 12, 2010

Hanalei Wai'oli Hui'ia Church

Hanalei Waioli Huiia Church, Hanalei, North Shore, Kauai, Hawaii

Magnificent Architecture and Beautiful Building

Nestled in Hanalei with the glorious mountains as its backdrop

Records for this church date back to 1834.

Visit their website for great information and history

Directions: Highway 56 to Highway 560, continue through to Hanalei, Church is located at: 5-5393A Kuhio Highway, just outside of bustling tourism area (shops and restaurants) of Hanalei

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Oh what sites the sight can see on the Garden Island of Kauai!

 

August 11, 2010

Flowers!

Garden Island Flowers to Enjoy

Kauai, Hawaii

I would be remiss if I didn’t add finding flowers to the list!

No matter what time of year you explore Kauai, there are many amazing and distinct flowers to enjoy!

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Oh what sites the sight can see on the Garden Island of Kauai!

Opaeka'a Falls

Opaeka'a Falls, Wailua, Kauai, Hawaii

Enjoy the magnificent views and the epitome of what Mother Nature has to offer in Hawaii by visiting the Opaeka'a Falls Overlook.

Lush, green, tropical + mountain vista await you.

Nothing beats a waterfall!

Directions: Highway 56 to the Wailua Region of Kapaa, Highway 580 (aka Kuamoo Road), entrance to overlook is approximately 1.6 miles on right

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Oh what sites the sight can see on the Garden Island of Kauai!


August 8, 2010

Wet and Dry Caves

Maniniholo Dry Cave & Waikanaloa Wet Cave

North Shore, Kauai, Hawaii

Oh, how incredible nature can be! Check out these natural wet and dry caves on the North Shore of Kauai. Amazing!

Maniniholo Dry Cave

Directions: Highway 560, just before mile marker 9 and Haena Beach Park, visible from the road

Waikanaloa Wet Cave

Directions: Highway 560, after Haena Beach Park and just before mile marker 10 and Ke'e Beach, visible from the road

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August 4, 2010

Tree Tunnel

Tree Tunnel, Koloa/Poipu, Kauai, Hawaii

Nature is magnificent! Travel toward Koloa/Poipu to experience a drive through the natural tunnel of Eucalyptus Trees.

Directions: take highway 50 toward Koloa, take a left on Maluhia Road (aka Highway 520) toward Koloa/Poipu

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Coming Soon!

Great sights and sites coming soon to my new blog!

Kauaisights.blogspot.com