Kauai Day 3

Early the next morning, Katie and I decided to go snorkeling. In the Kauaible, it mentioned to go early in the AM when the waters are calm and clear. We decided to go to Lydgate Park because it has an area in the water that is encompassed by lava rocks that allow fish in while protecting the area from large waves.

Well... the sea was angry my friends. It was overcast and the waves were raging. It appeared that high tide was in the AM. So I don't know why the Kauaible as well as many other web sites claim to go in the morning. Maybe it changes with the seasons, but it was very rough out there. We went to the area by the lava rocks and decided to give it a try. We did see fish, however, it was not nearly as good as when Chris and I went to Oahu at Hanauma bay or the North Shore. The water was sort of murky from the rough waves and it was hard to see all of the fish unless they were about 5 feet in front of you.

*I have a confession. We actually did see these fish while we were snorkeling, however these pictures are ones I took from Oahu, because I didn't take many since the water was murky and there wasn't any sunlight.*

Then we decided to drive up to the North Shore of Kauai. On the way we saw this great lighthouse. It is the Kilauea Lighthouse located right next to the Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge. You can see wildlife in the waters on occasion. However, we were not lucky enough to witness any this day.

Then, of course, we had to stop at another good shave ice place recommended in the Kauaible. The Wishing Well Shave Ice located in Hanalei. It was run by a older couple that had all these signs that they could close when ever they wanted due to weather, and they had the right to refuse service to anyone. Good thing business is good with those kinds of demands it is surprising that they still have some. Probably because their business comes from tourist who may never return anyway. This was probably my favorite shave ice because I got a sunset combo that had the most amazing guava syrup. It had to have been made by fresh guava's. And of course I got it with vanilla ice cream (I liked it more than the macadamia ice cream and I LOVE macadamia's) Yummy!

The North Shore was beautiful! They say it is the greenest because it is the part of the island that gets the perfect balance of rain and sunshine. This was the sunniest day that we experienced in Kauai. It was gorgeous!

This is where I got all those damn mosquito bites that I am still itching right now! Note to self: BRING BUG SPRAY NEXT TIME!

And this pic describes Kauai to a Tee. Rainy with bursts of sunlight. Oh and green and beautiful as ever!

On the way back from the North Shore, we stopped at this beach called Moloa'a Beach. It was the most secluded, peaceful, and beautiful beaches I have ever experienced. It seemed more like a place for locals, then for tourist. We were the only one's on the beach and it was nearing twilight. It was one of those moments that you kind of take a moment and reflect on things. It was here that I really started to miss Chris and wish he was here with me to share this moment. I will just have to take him here some day.

This was the only time that Tedd got in the water. And he scraped his toe in the process. Oh well. Fun times!