In the last week of our
multi-island trip to Hawaii, we stayed in Kapaa, Kauai. This island is cooler
and rainier than Big Island. A deep canyon, Waimea canyon, runs along the
mountain spine of Kauaii. The top photo has a view over the canyon. For a panoramic
view, see https://youtu.be/CwJ5BHt5KE0
The island has
spectacular views of ocean and mountains. We also saw several pairs of Hawaiian
Nene in Kiluaea park. See the video at https://youtube.com/shorts/P9zKPvfdXy0
The roosters crow loudly at night in Kauaii. See a pretty rooster at https://youtube.com/shorts/HY8-nRObN4Y
We stayed in an
apartment in an interesting building in Kapa'a with statues of Buddha, mosaic tiles, and a
lot of cats as well as the ubiquitous Kauai chickens. Calico cat was the
friendliest of the cats (see above).
This photo of a cat
lying on the lap of a statue encapsulates the vibe of the place in Kapa'a. It must have been built originally as a meditation center.