On Day 13 we did a little exploring and snorkeling. This was our relax and just enjoy being in Hawaii day. No running around trying to pack in sightseeing, just enjoying the sun without the humidity of Japan. It was Rebecca's first real experience with snorkeling. We went to a great place for beginner snorkellers that was right next to our hotel called Lydgate Park. It took us a while to find out where the fish were congregating. By then, Rebecca had only seen 3 fish, but had had enough and promptly said she had no further inclination to go snorkeling again. Ever. No pictures of this day.
On Day 14 we got up early and went back to Lydgate Park to use our rented snorkeling equipment (from Snorkel Bob's) one last time before we returned it. We finally cajolled Rebecca into trying it one more time. Even Linda, who didn't really want to go again, could resist the lure of seeing more beautiful fish. This time, however, we went straight to where we knew the fish were and Rebecca had a much better experience. We may have turned snorkelling around for her. That afternoon we drove to the Southern and Western part of the island, heading up Waimea Canyon. It's sometimes called the Grand Canyon of Hawaii. I've been to the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania, which is pretty, but nothing like the one in Arizona. If you look at some of the enclosed pictures, you'll see that this one actually is closer to the Arizona canyon. Quite large and dramatic.
Further along the road, we reached overlooks of the beautiful NaPali Coast. I've also included a picture of some of the chickens of Kauai. They're everywhere; apparently set free during a hurricane in 1992, just after our last visit to Hawaii. The roosters there cockadoodledoo all day long, beginning at 5AM, before sunrise. At times, they can be heard dueling like banjos. They were our least favorite part of the trip.
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We also met a man who, upon discussing the annoying chickens, told us that KFC can no longer be called Kentucky Fried Chicken because Kentucky no longer wanted it's name included. No idea if it's true and no idea why he decided to tell us this!
The guidebook we were using had told us about this excellent view from the top of this canyon. The only problem is that the island frequently closes the last mile of the road because of potholes--sometimes for up to a year. Of course, it was closed but, the Myers' were not to be deterred. We walked that last mile in the heat, but it was worth it. We also got a view (not great--to cloudy) of another island that is strictly inhabited by Hawaiians.
Finally, let me reiterate that the chickens were the most annoying thing in the world. They woke you up and kept you awake in the evenings. It's a good thing they jump out of the way of cars because I was not feeling very charitable towards them.
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