Hanalei | Saying nothing in particular

There are places on this earth whose beauty is impossible to capture in photographs. I’ve been told by an Indian friend that no place on earth could possibly compare to Kashmir. I’m sure that’s true but I doubt I’ll ever get there. My two places would be Hanalei on the northern tip of Kaua’i and Yosemite Valley. Neeta didn’t have a second place. It was hands down the Kashmir and no place else. How about you?

Presenting … a small slice of Hanalei

Before you reach the town, stop at the Nourish Cafe – a grass shack selling mostly smoothies and other healthy snacks. It’s at the end of a dead end road, hard to find but when you see the view, I think you’ll agree, worth the trouble.

Hanalei Valley – where kayaks can cruise up and down the river in a jungle like setting.

Hanalei Bay. Watching the shadows shift as the clouds passed over the mountains was like listening to a symphony.

Hanalei Beach and Pier – the sand wasn’t nearly as nice as Lumaha’i but the waters were a lot friendlier and the views – wow!

Rarely a day goes by without at least a bit of rain but when the weather is 81 degrees, who cares!

Of course, I did my share of cloud surfing.

The boy preferred the Hanalei River where he caught and released all kinds of fish.

I have no idea what kind of tree this once was but there’s a forest of her kind near the river.

If you’re lucky, you may get a peak at one of the many waterfalls.

I will admit, the town of Hanalei has gotten more touristy than it was the last time I was here. The bars are noisy and less quaint. Especially at this time of year. The Hawaiians really love Halloween.