Hanalei Bay Pier
Hanalei Beach is a must do on the island of Kauai. Be sure to take photographs at sunset time if you can.....like I have missed doing each time I have been there. Maybe next time.
Kauai is the oldest of the main Hawaiian Island chain, and is found to the most northern point of the chain. It is known as the "Garden Island." Much information may be found on the Internet about Kauai; this post is meant primarily to be a visual feast for the eyes. All photographs were taken by myself; the videos by others.
Hanalei Beach
Hanalei Valley Taro Fields
Taro is a staple in the diet of Hawaiians, and most of it is grown right here in flooded fields.
Those "white patches" in the photograph are water.
Hawaiian Red Jungle Fowl
Hawaiian Red Jungle Fowl are everywhere to be found running wild all over Kauai as well as the other Hawaiian Islands. Some are more tame than others; the genuine wild red jungle fowl are more in isolated areas and are not tame. Many have interbred with domestic chickens. Notice the rubber slipper.....again, found everywhere in the islands. People dress very casual here, as a rule.
Kilauea Point Lighthouse
This lighthouse was built in 1913 and for 62 years its light guided commerce ships between Asia and Hawaii. It is located at Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, which is 2 miles north of historic Kilauea town on the northern tip of Kauai.
There are thousands of migratory birds that use the refuge for resting, nesting and foraging. You will find red-footed boobies, brown boobies, frigatebirds, tropic birds, and wedge-tailed shearwaters here.
Also, in the 1990's, a few Nene, Hawaii's state bird which is an endangered species, were introduced here and are doing quite well. Below are some Nene which are interested in a tasty apple.
There are quite a few videos on YouTube showing beautiful scenery found on Kauai. Below are two I chose for you to enjoy. Check out YouTube for others.
Kauai has the wettest spot to be found in the United States; check it out.
Go here to find out more about Hawaiian Red Jungle Fowl.
Some other information to be found on Nene, Hawaii's State bird, can be found here
