Monday morning took us to more beaches and wonderful whale watching and beachcombing that Dad loves. He could live on the beach so we always bring our lunch and we are free to stop wherever and stay as long as we wish.
As I said previously there seems to be no end to beaches. There actually are 113 miles of beaches on this little island with stunning rain forests that conceal breathtaking waterfalls, flora and fauna found nowhere else on earth. I still have to pinch myself to realize I truly did get this wonderful opportunity to visit this Island.
Monday evening we took in the Luau at Smith's Tropical Paradise nd indeed it was a paradise as we rode the tram through the gardens and then attended the imu ceremony an ancient tradition of the pig roast and off to the Luau House and a great buffet with a bar for pop, beer and Mai Tai. Great atmosphere and wonderful buffet while enjoying the Hawaiian music and song. Then came the Aloha show in the torch-lit Lagoon Amphitheatre as they told the story of the union of the islands in rhythm with colourful, authentic performances from Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa, the Philippines, New Zealand, China, and Japan. They are very proud of how all these peoples formed the Kauai we know today.
As I said previously there seems to be no end to beaches. There actually are 113 miles of beaches on this little island with stunning rain forests that conceal breathtaking waterfalls, flora and fauna found nowhere else on earth. I still have to pinch myself to realize I truly did get this wonderful opportunity to visit this Island.
Monday evening we took in the Luau at Smith's Tropical Paradise nd indeed it was a paradise as we rode the tram through the gardens and then attended the imu ceremony an ancient tradition of the pig roast and off to the Luau House and a great buffet with a bar for pop, beer and Mai Tai. Great atmosphere and wonderful buffet while enjoying the Hawaiian music and song. Then came the Aloha show in the torch-lit Lagoon Amphitheatre as they told the story of the union of the islands in rhythm with colourful, authentic performances from Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa, the Philippines, New Zealand, China, and Japan. They are very proud of how all these peoples formed the Kauai we know today.
Tuesday was a quiet day to rest, read, do laundry and prepare for the rest of the week. Then came another big and wonderful day yesterday as we boarded the Holo Holo Catamaran to sail to Kipu area for whale and dolphin watching while wined and dined with a great supper, beer, Mai Tai or pop (soda as they say).
The whales were very active as this is the mating season and as with all males, the male whales put on a performance to attract the females. Much breaching and tail slaps. Denzle got a lot of pictures. The little spinner dolphins were so sweet and calm in comparison to the very aggressive whales.
Gayle and I sat outside on the front of the Catamaran for the ride to beat the storm and head for the sunset. Most exciting and memorable ride of a lifetime. We were literally drenched as if we had been in the water for hours. That warm water spray is so much fun. The south Pacific waters are 78 degrees, like a warm bath but we took a shower instead. Then for a beautiful sunset. We were truly blessed.
Then home and card playing where Gayle and I won the first game but were again humiliated in the second. Who cares the socializing is the fun, and I must say we have had fun each and everyday as we journeyed this trip together. A great big thank to all who made it possible.
The whales were very active as this is the mating season and as with all males, the male whales put on a performance to attract the females. Much breaching and tail slaps. Denzle got a lot of pictures. The little spinner dolphins were so sweet and calm in comparison to the very aggressive whales.
Gayle and I sat outside on the front of the Catamaran for the ride to beat the storm and head for the sunset. Most exciting and memorable ride of a lifetime. We were literally drenched as if we had been in the water for hours. That warm water spray is so much fun. The south Pacific waters are 78 degrees, like a warm bath but we took a shower instead. Then for a beautiful sunset. We were truly blessed.
Then home and card playing where Gayle and I won the first game but were again humiliated in the second. Who cares the socializing is the fun, and I must say we have had fun each and everyday as we journeyed this trip together. A great big thank to all who made it possible.
