Kauai Jan 30 – Feb 27, 2025

It was an extraordinarily dry winter during our five weeks on Kauai and we were battered by severe weather for only a few days while we were staying on the South shore. It made for perfect golf, diving, beach time, and an outdoor Jake Shimabukuro concert.
Kauai2025-001 Max talks story with Moki Aloha, by Maui sculptor Reems Mitchell
1 Max talks story with Moki Aloha, by Maui sculptor Reems Mitchell
Kauai2025-004 We had four days of gorgeous weather and flat calm ocean conditions that are unusual for the winter on Kauai until Wed night brought a massive front across the...
2 We had four days of gorgeous weather and flat calm ocean conditions that are unusual for the winter on Kauai until Wed night brought a massive front across the…
Kauai Storm 2025 We had four days of gorgeous weather and flat calm ocean conditions that are unusual for the winter on Kauai until Wed night brought a massive front across the...
3 We had four days of gorgeous weather and flat calm ocean conditions that are unusual for the winter on Kauai until Wed night brought a massive front across the…
Kauai2025-008 Friday art night in the small town of Hanapepe which has the westernmost book store in the US
4 Friday art night in the small town of Hanapepe which has the westernmost book store in the US
Kauai2025-009 Aloha Spice sells all kinda blends and seasonings for that authentic island flavor
5 Aloha Spice sells all kinda blends and seasonings for that authentic island flavor
Kauai2025-010 Dave reincarnated as Kauai's official mascot
6 Dave reincarnated as Kauai's official mascot
Kauai2025-011 The Storybook Theatre in Hanapepe's mission is to provide an environment where school children can experience and participate in the performing and media arts....
7 The Storybook Theatre in Hanapepe's mission is to provide an environment where school children can experience and participate in the performing and media arts.…
Kauai2025-013 Behind the theatre is
8 Behind the theatre is "Sparky's Peace Garden" which honors the legacy of Senator Spark Matsunaga. Angel's Trumpet is a member of the nightshade family and is…
Kauai2025-014 This bush goes by several names- Copper Plant, Copper Leaf, Firestorm, and more
9 This bush goes by several names- Copper Plant, Copper Leaf, Firestorm, and more
Kauai2025-017 A miniature Ti Plant in bloom
10 A miniature Ti Plant in bloom
Kauai2025-021 Passion Flower is native to Central and South America
11 Passion Flower is native to Central and South America
Kauai2025-022 Plumeria
12 Plumeria
Kauai2025-023 Pretty flowers belie the danger within. Yet another deadly plant commonly known as the Pong Pong or the Suicide Tree. The seeds contain a poison that when...
13 Pretty flowers belie the danger within. Yet another deadly plant commonly known as the Pong Pong or the Suicide Tree. The seeds contain a poison that when…
Kauai2025-024 The beautiful and fragrant Pua Kenikeni which is popular for making leis
14 The beautiful and fragrant Pua Kenikeni which is popular for making leis
Kauai2025-025 The entrance walkway to the pedestrian Hanapepe Swinging Bridge. The bridge was closed for repairs for over a year the last time we were on-island, but after...
15 The entrance walkway to the pedestrian Hanapepe Swinging Bridge. The bridge was closed for repairs for over a year the last time we were on-island, but after…
Kauai2025-026 Originally built in 1911 for plantation workers, the bridge is called
16 Originally built in 1911 for plantation workers, the bridge is called "swinging" for a reason! Barely 1-person wide, every step cause the walkway to sway a…
Kauai2025-027 View of the Hanapepe River from the swinging bridge
17 View of the Hanapepe River from the swinging bridge
Kauai2025-031-HDR The moon and planets in alignment over Hanapepe Art Night
18 The moon and planets in alignment over Hanapepe Art Night
Kauai2025-040 When Chicken in a Barrel opened at the original roadside shack location in Kapa'a 15 years ago we became hooked. They cook their chicken and ribs on grates over...
19 When Chicken in a Barrel opened at the original roadside shack location in Kapa'a 15 years ago we became hooked. They cook their chicken and ribs on grates over…
Kauai2025-041 They hand out water guns to the kiddos (and adults if you ask) to help discourage the local mascots from watching their kin being slaughtered. slathered with...
20 They hand out water guns to the kiddos (and adults if you ask) to help discourage the local mascots from watching their kin being slaughtered. slathered with…