Kauai Day 2

There was no better way to spend Earth Day than on Kauai! Today we headed south down to Kapaa to meet with the lovely Jessica Collins. We ate breakfast at Kountry Kitchen and feasted. Afterwards we headed to Kipu Falls, a 20 ft waterfall near Lihue. It wasn't clearly marked but found detailed instructions in certain travel books. When we first arrive there were only five people there but more showed up later on. There's a rope swing there for jumping into a swimming hole or you can just go for it from the top of the waterfall. Matt went for it without hesitation but it took Jess and I some convincing. When I finally made the jump I didn't give the landing much thought and my leg suffered the consequences but Jess jumped like a pro. Once was enough for us and we swan and hung out while Matt made some more leaps. Despite my purple and red leg this was one the coolest spots on the island.

Sunrise at Haena

Walking to Kipu Falls

Kipu Falls

Trying to get rope swing back to us

Someone else swinging out

After leaving Kipu falls we headed to Brennecke's Beach. We laid out an swan for a while and even saw a big sea turtle stick his big noggin out of the water. The next stopped was Sprouting Horn where we cut up a pineapple and enjoyed the sites. We were eager to get back into water so we headed to Shipwreck's Beach, unfortunately there was hazardous swimming conditions. No worries though, we made the best of it by going to the Hyatt and taking a dip in the their lagoon. After a half hour we were cordially asked to leave, so we were off to the next adventure!

Pineapples and Chickens

Spouting Horn

View looking down the coast at Spouting Horn

Wailua Falls

Pineapple Whip. Yes, the cone says Hawaii.

Wai'lua Falls, a 80ft waterfall was the next spot. It's easy to get to, merely drive a few miles and step out of the car. The day started winding down so we went back to Kapaa were we got ice cream at Lappert's and thirty minutes later Matt and Jess got Pineapple Whip at Zach's. They were psyched and reminiscing of the Indiana State Fair. After dropping Jess off we were off to Hanapepe to their Friday Night Art Walk, which was pretty cool. Then we went to Salt Pond to spend the night.