Waimea Canyon

Marlene and I head off to the east shore to see the Waimea Canyon.  Before we head up the island we go as far east as the road will take us.  We head down a dirt road at the end of the highway in search of a place called Queen's Pond.  This is rated a safe beach, good for swimming however in the winter months there are few beaches that are "safe".

Looking North up the coast you see the beginning of the Na Pali coast.  The only way to see more of these majestic cliffs is either by boat or air.  At this time of the year the ocean is pretty rough so most likely you would not make it too far up the coast.

 

We then head up the canyon road to see Waimea Canyon.  We will be reaching almost 5000 feet above sea level and visiting one of the most rainy places on earth as it receives approx. 400 inches of rain.

It's like a mini Grand Canyon!

Spectacular!  We then head to Poipu Beach where we have a late lunch/early dinner at a great restaurant.  

We check out Spouting Horn which is a blow hole and then as the sun is setting we head back to Princeville.  A very full day!