I know, I know- I am getting lazy with the blogs... this whole "Hawaiian time" thing really is true! I am going to try and get you blog followers caught up though while I sip on my Soy Chai this morning...
Two days ago Rocco and I took a drive up to Waimea Canyon located on the western side of the island. "The canyon was formed by a deep incision of the Waimea River arising from the extreme rainfall on the islands central peak, Mount Waiʻaleʻale, among the wettest places on earth." Given that I have visited the Grand Canyon in the past, I wasn't all that blown away. It was beautiful... I guess my expectations were just too high. We drove around to different lookout points and then even did some more off roading with the jeep. We have definitely gotten MUCH use out of that jeep!
After the drive to the canyon, we stopped for some shopping at a farmers market where locals were selling fruit, Hawaiian trinkets, and jewelery. I think its safe to say that at this point if I never see another puka shell necklace, Hawaiian shirt, or coconut bra in my life, I won't be disappointed.
Driving through Hanapepe we came across the Kauai Soto Zen Temple Zenshuji, a beautiful Buddhist temple. We stopped briefly to snap some pictures!
We ended up by the pool and did some reading (I think Rocco is on his 4th book while I am still working on my first- I tend to get distracted) and then finished the night with a nice walk to Poipu Beach.
Overall the day was relatively non eventful but VERY relaxing.
Here are some pictures for our day:
Malama pono,
S&R
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