We stopped by the ReStore to see if they had snorkeling gear and towels and they did. I also chatted with this friendly cat.
Buying used snorkeling gear was a good idea in practice, but so-so in execution. We intended to donate it back at the end of our trip, but they were unexpectedly closed that morning. So then we had to figure out what to do with unwanted gear. If we visit again, I’ll look around for a weekly rental place.
Grilled cheese stuffed with pulled pork? Yes please! The meal at Porky’s Kauai was amazing!
On the way back down from our ridge hike, we stopped at a lookout to see where we had been. Here’s a view of the canyon.
And here are the falls.
And here is Matt, carefully taking a picture.
It was another day of vigorous hiking. Two things are true about this trail: you will see a lot of people, and it’s not really a trail to traverse with your flip flops. It’s also very up and down. A number of people remarked on how lucky I was to have my hiking poles.
There were gorgeous views of the canyon.
Self portrait. Notice how sweaty I am!
In the middle of this picture, there is a gray smear, just below a hump of greenery. That’s the lookout from the parking lot. We stopped there yesterday. From that vantagepoint you can see the many hikers who are hiking along the ridge.
Here are some of the many hikers.
Down in the canyon.
I didn’t make it all the way to the falls. I rested here and people watched while Matt continued on to the falls. It gave me ample opportunity to see the stone arch.
And take more pictures of the canyon.
On the way back, we stopped at a viewpoint and took a not-great timer photo. Unlike the trail itself, no people were at the viewpoint when we were there.
