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wineslob
08-12-2008, 09:57 AM
Ok I FINALLY got my wife to D/L some pics off the laptop from our June/July vacation.

First up, me and the kidlet along the Napali Coast trail:
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k179/Apogeespeaker/Kauai238.jpg



One of our favorite coves to snorkle. It's next to Secret Beach, and has better (eaiser) access.
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k179/Apogeespeaker/Kauai526.jpg
wineslob
08-12-2008, 09:59 AM
Here's one of the better sunsets:

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k179/Apogeespeaker/Kauai317.jpg


A pic from along one of the back roads:

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k179/Apogeespeaker/DSCN0676.jpg
wineslob
08-12-2008, 10:13 AM
We spent the 4th of July at Hanalei Bay (Puff the Magic Dragon fame), which is my wife's birthday. They allow you to set off fireworks on the beach, it was one of the best I can remember.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k179/Apogeespeaker/Kauai439.jpg

We got my daughter some surfing lessons, she got up on the first try!


http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k179/Apogeespeaker/Kauai597.jpg
rockin1150
08-12-2008, 10:19 AM
looks like fun! glad you enjoyed yourselves. BTW, nice camera!
wineslob
08-12-2008, 10:25 AM
One of the many rainbows we saw:

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k179/Apogeespeaker/DSCN0657.jpg

And finally, the very rare and endangered, Island Chicken!

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k179/Apogeespeaker/Kauai583.jpg



























NOT! :D
skippy_ps
08-12-2008, 10:44 AM
Great pics! Keep 'em coming.

Murray
meggy
08-12-2008, 11:06 AM
Great pics. Love Kauai.

recognize the background in my avatar?
wineslob
08-12-2008, 11:14 AM
Great pics. Love Kauai.

recognize the background in my avatar?

Queen Emmas bath area? I'm not really sure so many of the beaches look the same.
onepixel
08-12-2008, 11:48 AM
Great pics. Love Kauai.

recognize the background in my avatar?

Is that near the end of Kuhio Highway near Haena or did you hoof it into the Napali Coast somewhere?



Great pics wineslob! I never get tired seeing the islands!
SpeakerLabFan
08-12-2008, 11:58 AM
Great pics. I hiked the Napali coast trail to the state park years ago, really enjoyed getting away from the roads and cars, and it's a tropical paradise. :thmbsp:
wineslob
08-12-2008, 12:12 PM
A couple of "scenic" pics:

These trees were everywhere. I'm not sure what they are called, but they were in bloom, and beautiful.
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k179/Apogeespeaker/Kauai073.jpg

One more from the Napali Coast:
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k179/Apogeespeaker/Kauai088.jpg
basite
08-12-2008, 12:22 PM
Nice pics!!

looks like you had a great vacation :)

btw, what camera are you using?

Keep them spinning,
Bert.
Cadillac Kid
08-12-2008, 12:25 PM
Great pics. Love Kauai.

recognize the background in my avatar?

Tunnels Beach?
meggy
08-12-2008, 12:54 PM
Tunnels Beach?
Mahaulepu Beach.

Wineslob, did you go the full 11 miles to Kalalau Valley / beach? That's a hike.
RussinOhio
08-12-2008, 07:09 PM
Incredible pictures wineslob!.....and not just for the superb quality....but the scenery you shot as well! The shot of the palms and the rainbow is especially nice.

Thanks for sharing!

Russ
Luckyman
08-13-2008, 07:51 AM
Great pics, thanks for sharing!
wineslob
08-13-2008, 11:29 AM
Mahaulepu Beach.

Wineslob, did you go the full 11 miles to Kalalau Valley / beach? That's a hike.

No we made it about a mile. My parents were with us and they are in their mid 70's. I was game to go to the branch off to the valley but the wife wasen't.


Camera is a coolpix L5.
cfranz
08-17-2008, 02:10 PM
And finally, the very rare and endangered, Island Chicken! :lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:

My wife and I ran over a couple driving up the ridge. Locals thanked us. Although I have to wonder, if you can't miss one swinging a dead cat, I'm thinking that they could have taken care of it by now. On the other hand, i suppose they make some handy impromptu dinners.

Did you get over to the coffee plantation?? Exceptional coffee.

My wife and I want to go back, last time was during dry season, so of course we had 6 days of heavy rains. On top of that, we were both sick.

Great second honeymoon, huh?
wineslob
08-19-2008, 01:44 PM
My wife's view of the beach:

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k179/Apogeespeaker/DSCN0752.jpg



:banana:


Kidlet feeding the native geese (Ne Ne) pronunced Nay Nay.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k179/Apogeespeaker/DSCN0765.jpg
wineslob
08-21-2008, 10:14 AM
Here are a couple of underwater shots. Most of them are blue-shifted unless I took them at very shallow depths. The fish woulden't allow us to get very close, but sometimes close enough.
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k179/Apogeespeaker/463110-R1-008-2A_004.jpg


One of the larger turtles we swam with. This one was BIG.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k179/Apogeespeaker/463109-R1-036-16A_018.jpg
onepixel
08-21-2008, 10:21 AM
Cool pics!

Next time take some imitation crab meat out with you when you go snorkeling. You'll be swarmed with fish and will be able to hand feed them.
meggy
08-21-2008, 11:30 AM
Cool pics!

Next time take some imitation crab meat out with you when you go snorkeling. You'll be swarmed with fish and will be able to hand feed them.

Great additional pics, and good idea onepixel. We usually use catfood, but I've heard that's not so fish-healthy.

Headed there next Saturday, BTW.
onepixel
08-21-2008, 11:36 AM
Great additional pics, and good idea onepixel. We usually use catfood, but I've heard that's not so fish-healthy.

Headed there next Saturday, BTW.

We used to just use any leftovers... but figured something fishy would be more healthier.

Have a great time meggy... send us some pics!
KeninDC
08-21-2008, 11:55 AM
Taking the family to Kauai and Honolulu in January.

Thanks for sharing the pix.

Ken