Kauai: North Side Adventures

Once upon a time we Kellers hiked the most amazing, most astoundingly beautiful trail in Hawaii. That hike just about killed me (I’m not kidding – I’ve been mindful of and averse to hills ever since).  Those who know me, know I love beautiful vistas.  And those who know me know I was probably serious about the dying part, because when the dudes went back to do this gorgeous hike again, I stayed at the bottom of the hill.  Which also just about killed me (emotionally anyway).  While the dudes hiked, I explored caves, read on the beach, enjoyed a shave ice treat, and watched a stunning sunset. 

Big Dude GoPro-filmed all our island adventures, so if you’re feeling a hankering to explore Hawaii and see the sights – including the Hanakapi’ai Falls, feel free to live vicariously through our trip (it’s how I enjoyed the Kalalau Trail and Falls this time – without fearing death).


And here are my explorations while the dudes were sweatin’ the hills…

The wet cave.

The dry cave.

I was supposed to meet back up with the dudes at the trailhead around sunset.  I went a little early and settled down at Ke’e beach to enjoy the waves and the setting sun (and to be able to get a parking space before all the other sunset gazers arrived, so the dudes wouldn’t have to additionally hike forever back to the jeep…)

I loved watching the color hues of the lighting change so dramatically…

My favorite hikers made it back just before it started getting dark.  Tired, sweaty, dirty, hungry, still smiling (Big Dude), and kinda grumpy (Little Dude).

And heading back to the airport to go home.


The End.