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Aloha from Rick & Wendy!

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
Aloha from Rick & Wendy!

Looking toward the shore from the end of the pier in Hanalei Bay, Kauai (Hawaii).

2009-09-13T13:53:44Z

ColoradoRick
Looking toward the shore from the end of the pier in Hanalei Bay, Kauai (Hawaii).

The nice coastal trail near Kapaa, Kauai (Hawaii) is a very pleasant walk, run or bike ride along the island's eastern shoreline.

2009-09-08T13:01:32Z

ColoradoRick
The nice coastal trail near Kapaa, Kauai (Hawaii) is a very pleasant walk, run or bike ride along the island's eastern shoreline.

50th birthday wishes to Liz and to Hawaii's statehood.

2009-09-08T13:01:32Z

ColoradoRick
50th birthday wishes to Liz and to Hawaii's statehood.

Hanalei Bay (north side) from the pier on Kauai (Hawaii).

2009-09-13T13:54:13Z

ColoradoRick
Hanalei Bay (north side) from the pier on Kauai (Hawaii).

Drive right up to the edge of the beach on Hanalei Bay.

2009-09-13T13:50:38Z

ColoradoRick
Drive right up to the edge of the beach on Hanalei Bay.

Wendy and Rick at Kilauea Point, Kauai.

2009-09-08T13:01:33Z

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Wendy and Rick at Kilauea Point, Kauai.

Liz (birthday lei) and Sam at Kilauea Point.

2009-09-08T13:01:33Z

ColoradoRick
Liz (birthday lei) and Sam at Kilauea Point.

Kilauea Point Lighthouse on Kauai.

2009-09-13T14:00:16Z

ColoradoRick
Kilauea Point Lighthouse on Kauai.

Kilauea Point Lighthouse and National Wildlife Refuge on the northernmost point of the island.

2009-09-13T13:59:49Z

ColoradoRick
Kilauea Point Lighthouse and National Wildlife Refuge on the northernmost point of the island.

Rick snapping a closeup of a spider and his/her web, discovered by Wendy.

2009-09-08T13:01:32Z

ColoradoRick
Rick snapping a closeup of a spider and his/her web, discovered by Wendy.

A final look at the shoreline, before heading to the airport for the long trip home from Kauai.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
A final look at the shoreline, before heading to the airport for the long trip home from Kauai.

At the Lihue Airport (Kauai), Wendy is trying to bank some sleep time before we head home and lose four hours, due to the time zone.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
At the Lihue Airport (Kauai), Wendy is trying to bank some sleep time before we head home and lose four hours, due to the time zone.

One hop from Kauai to Honolulu (Oahu), then straight to Denver. We'll arrive at 7:00 the NEXT morning.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
One hop from Kauai to Honolulu (Oahu), then straight to Denver. We'll arrive at 7:00 the NEXT morning.

Yet another Kauai rooster patrols the vendor area, near Spouting Horn.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
Yet another Kauai rooster patrols the vendor area, near Spouting Horn.

Local vendors near the Spouting Horn, Kauai.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
Local vendors near the Spouting Horn, Kauai.

Rick & Wendy at Spouting Horn, Kauai.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
Rick & Wendy at Spouting Horn, Kauai.

Spouting Horn is a hole on the surface, over a lava shelf. Wave and tide action cause water to shoot through the hole.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
Spouting Horn is a hole on the surface, over a lava shelf. Wave and tide action cause water to shoot through the hole.

Spouting Horn, Kauai.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
Spouting Horn, Kauai.

On the Kauai one-lane bridges, up to seven cars should cross together while the other wait before taking their turn. Seems to work pretty well, except with some tourists who fail to read the ...

2009-09-08T13:01:32Z

ColoradoRick
On the Kauai one-lane bridges, up to seven cars should cross together while the other wait before taking their turn. Seems to work pretty well, except with some tourists who fail to read the ...

One lane bridges are common on the north side of Kauai (Hawaii). We're heading toward Hanalei.

2009-09-08T13:01:32Z

ColoradoRick
One lane bridges are common on the north side of Kauai (Hawaii). We're heading toward Hanalei.

Another one-lane bridge near Hanalei, Kauai (Hawaii).

2009-09-08T13:01:32Z

ColoradoRick
Another one-lane bridge near Hanalei, Kauai (Hawaii).

Driving beyond Hanalei (Kauai, Hawaii) counterclockwise, in some places the coast is only several feet away from the road.

2009-09-08T13:01:32Z

ColoradoRick
Driving beyond Hanalei (Kauai, Hawaii) counterclockwise, in some places the coast is only several feet away from the road.

Driving back toward Hanalei, Kauai (Hawaii) on one of two sequential, one lane bridges.

2009-09-08T13:01:33Z

ColoradoRick
Driving back toward Hanalei, Kauai (Hawaii) on one of two sequential, one lane bridges.

Now approaching the second one lane bridge in the series.

2009-09-08T13:01:33Z

ColoradoRick
Now approaching the second one lane bridge in the series.

Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

Limahuli Garden on the northern coast of Kauai, west of Hanalei Town.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
Limahuli Garden on the northern coast of Kauai, west of Hanalei Town.

Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

The menehune on Makana.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
The menehune on Makana.

The "menehune" (standing rock, near the cliff) on Makana.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
The "menehune" (standing rock, near the cliff) on Makana.

Rick is trying to extract energy from this isolated rock. Must have some sort of power, right?

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
Rick is trying to extract energy from this isolated rock. Must have some sort of power, right?

This tree's bark was smooth to the touchLimahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
This tree's bark was smooth to the touchLimahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

Nearing the end of the walk through the Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
Nearing the end of the walk through the Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

Looking toward the ocean, from the Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
Looking toward the ocean, from the Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

Octopus Tree, Umbrella Tree, Schefflera, Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
Octopus Tree, Umbrella Tree, Schefflera, Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

Geko, Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
Geko, Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

Hala tree, Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
Hala tree, Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

Hala tree (Pandanaceae, Screwpine Family), Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
Hala tree (Pandanaceae, Screwpine Family), Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

Hala tree (Pandanaceae, Screwpine Family), Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
Hala tree (Pandanaceae, Screwpine Family), Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

Bird of Paradise, Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
Bird of Paradise, Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

Wendy contemplates the situation in Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
Wendy contemplates the situation in Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

The flower head of Shampoo Ginger, Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
The flower head of Shampoo Ginger, Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

The flower head of Shampoo Ginger, Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
The flower head of Shampoo Ginger, Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

Wendy and Rick in the land of giant houseplants, Kauai.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
Wendy and Rick in the land of giant houseplants, Kauai.

Coconut Palm, Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
Coconut Palm, Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

Tumeric, Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
Tumeric, Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai.

Didn't know if these strange pods were plant or animal!

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
Didn't know if these strange pods were plant or animal!

Rick finds a use for these mysterious pods.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
Rick finds a use for these mysterious pods.

Mysterious seed pods fell off trees and opened on the ground.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
Mysterious seed pods fell off trees and opened on the ground.

The mystery pods were not in the guide book.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
The mystery pods were not in the guide book.

Terraced sections of the Limahuli Garden, Kauai.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
Terraced sections of the Limahuli Garden, Kauai.

Limahuli Garden and Preserve in Ha Ena is part of the National Tropical Botanical Garden system. www.ntbg.org

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
Limahuli Garden and Preserve in Ha Ena is part of the National Tropical Botanical Garden system. www.ntbg.org

Final approach, from the co-pilot's seat.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
Final approach, from the co-pilot's seat.

Port Allen is visible in the distance, as we approach the runway.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
Port Allen is visible in the distance, as we approach the runway.

Housing along the approach to the Lihue Airport of Kauai.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
Housing along the approach to the Lihue Airport of Kauai.

Near Lihue various fields, homes and a large shopping center are all visible in the same frame, from the air, of course.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
Near Lihue various fields, homes and a large shopping center are all visible in the same frame, from the air, of course.

Kauai fields near Kapaa and Lihue on the eastern side.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
Kauai fields near Kapaa and Lihue on the eastern side.

Fields near Lihue, from the air.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
Fields near Lihue, from the air.

Famous Wailua Falls, now seen from the air. We'd driven to the falls a day earlier, as dedicated tourists!

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
Famous Wailua Falls, now seen from the air. We'd driven to the falls a day earlier, as dedicated tourists!

The Lihue airport is just around the corner now.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
The Lihue airport is just around the corner now.

Heading toward the eastern side of Kauai, where the airport is located.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
Heading toward the eastern side of Kauai, where the airport is located.

The north central portion of Kauai, skirting the highest portions of Kauai.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
The north central portion of Kauai, skirting the highest portions of Kauai.

Waterfall in the north central portion of Kauai, away from the shoreline.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
Waterfall in the north central portion of Kauai, away from the shoreline.

Cutting through the north central portion of Kauai, we spot another, isolated waterfall.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
Cutting through the north central portion of Kauai, we spot another, isolated waterfall.

A distant but common waterfall in the mountains behind Hanalei Bay.

2009-09-08T14:36:45Z

ColoradoRick
A distant but common waterfall in the mountains behind Hanalei Bay.

Mountains directly behind Hanalei Town in Kauai.

2009-09-08T14:36:44Z

ColoradoRick
Mountains directly behind Hanalei Town in Kauai.

Our AirVentures pilot provided a very scenic and enjoyable flight.

2009-09-08T13:01:33Z

ColoradoRick
Our AirVentures pilot provided a very scenic and enjoyable flight.

The Princeville side of Hanalei Town and Bay. Our condo is barely visible above the large, white building at lower left.

2009-09-08T14:36:44Z

ColoradoRick
The Princeville side of Hanalei Town and Bay. Our condo is barely visible above the large, white building at lower left.

Hanalei Bay, Kauai.

2009-09-08T13:01:34Z

ColoradoRick
Hanalei Bay, Kauai.

Na Pali coast of Kauai.

2009-09-08T13:01:34Z

ColoradoRick
Na Pali coast of Kauai.

Ke'e Beach (lower right), at the end of the road west of Hanalei Bay, Kauai.

2009-09-08T14:36:44Z

ColoradoRick
Ke'e Beach (lower right), at the end of the road west of Hanalei Bay, Kauai.

Kauai (Hawaii).

2009-09-08T13:01:34Z

ColoradoRick
Kauai (Hawaii).

Kauai (Hawaii).

2009-09-08T13:01:34Z

ColoradoRick
Kauai (Hawaii).

Na Pali coast of Kauai (Hanakoa Valley in the center).

2009-09-08T13:01:34Z

ColoradoRick
Na Pali coast of Kauai (Hanakoa Valley in the center).

Na Pali coast of Kauai.

2009-09-08T13:01:34Z

ColoradoRick
Na Pali coast of Kauai.

Northern shore of Kauai, nearing Hanalei Bay.

2009-09-08T13:01:34Z

ColoradoRick
Northern shore of Kauai, nearing Hanalei Bay.

Na Pali coast of Kauai.

2009-09-08T13:01:34Z

ColoradoRick
Na Pali coast of Kauai.

The Hanakoa Valley of the Na Pali coast of Kauai.

2009-09-08T13:01:34Z

ColoradoRick
The Hanakoa Valley of the Na Pali coast of Kauai.

Na Pali (western) coast of Kauai.

2009-09-08T13:01:34Z

ColoradoRick
Na Pali (western) coast of Kauai.

Na Pali (western) coast of Kauai.

2009-09-08T13:01:34Z

ColoradoRick
Na Pali (western) coast of Kauai.

Our pilot kindly rotated the plane at strategic locations to provide every passenger a perfect view of Kauai.

2009-09-08T13:01:34Z

ColoradoRick
Our pilot kindly rotated the plane at strategic locations to provide every passenger a perfect view of Kauai.

Rick's self portrait from the co-pilot's seat.

2009-09-08T13:01:33Z

ColoradoRick
Rick's self portrait from the co-pilot's seat.

One of the largest waterfalls in Waimea Canyon, Kauai.

2009-09-08T13:01:33Z

ColoradoRick
One of the largest waterfalls in Waimea Canyon, Kauai.