Hanalei

Wow!

Wandering out to the end of the pier, the local Hawaiian kids were having such fun, I decided to join them.

Looking over the edge into the clear water, it seems like a long way down. Still, the kids encouraged me and so off I went. They showed me some new ways to dive in joyfully – the genie, a forward flip, and Island Style. That last one is hard to explain but think about showing your trust as you careen toward the water looking like you’re going to do a painful belly flop, then at the last minute rolling into a ball. For the flip, they showed that sound effects really make things even more exhilirating.

Be sure to snorkel a little under the pier for some amazing schools.

My aunt lives out here. She is a kayak tour guide out there. So she took me kayaking out on the ocean. we also went hiking out to a waterfall. there was a big tree hanging over the river at the bottom of the waterfall with a tree swing. That was so fun. i plan on visiting my aunt more often.

Grab some fish tacos!!! They’re tasty.

Puff the Magic Dragon was written about Hanalei Bay!! I stayed at The Princeville Resort which looks out onto this beauty.

The sweet corner of the oldest island in the Hawaiian chain (by a couple million years). Stop here to pick up fresh fish and supplies and then head across 7 one lane bridges to Haena.

Walk up the beach to Tunnels beach for some fine snorkeling. Walk back, fire up the grill, chill.