Thursday, April 23, 2015

Another Fabulous Day

Hi All,

Our first activity of the day was a boat trip up to Fern Grotto.


Located in a lush tropical gorge along the Waimea River

Fern Grotto has attracted visitors for years. Roberta and Elliot first visited here 28 years ago!

While we were there, we got word that the Grand Teton Grizzly Matriarch, Bear 399 was a grandmother once again. Her daughter, Bear 610 was spotted with her new twins. 

Next stop was another gorgeous roadside waterfall.

This week is the 25th anniversary of the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope. NASA released this anniversary image.

Love,

Roberta & Elliot
Sandy & Carl 
Living & Traveling in our Motorhome
Volunteering across America
617-435-8502

Photographed and sent from Carl's iPhone


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Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Cascades & Kiluea

Hi All,

Today we drove north along the east coast of Kaua'i. First stop was Wailea Falls.


We then drove to the Kiluea National Wildlife Refuge . This offshore island is part of the refuge. As we watched, we saw frigate birds, red footed boobies, red and white tailed tropic birds and laysan albatross.

Along the lighthouse trail we spotted wedge tailed shearwaters nesting in the bushes.

We also got good looks at the née née goose, Hawaiian state bird.

Driving back to Poipu we once again drove down the "Tunnel of Trees".
Love,
Roberta & Elliot
Sandy & Carl 

Living & Traveling in our Motorhome
Volunteering across America
617-435-8502

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Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Panoramas from Paradise

Hi All,

Today we explored the south shore and Waimea Canyon to capture these remarkable panoramas. Although the iPhone has a panorama feature, Carl prefers to capture individual high dynamic range images with Pro-HDR then stitch three or four of them together with AutoStitch.

Spouting Horn is a lava tube at the shore that channels the surf into a vertical water column.

About five miles up the Waimea Canyon Road is this waterfall carving a gorge in the red volcanic soil.

Mark Twain may have called Waimea Canyon the Grand Canyon of the Pacific. It sure looks that way.

This view of the Na Pali coast is at the end of the road. It is a long, steep, muddy hike to the north shore from here.
Another wonderful day. Thanks to all who have commented so far.

Love,

Roberta & Elliot

Sandy & Carl 
Living & Traveling in our Motorhome
Volunteering across America
617-435-8502

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More Local Special Spots

Hi All,

Our first morning view offshore showed some rain but it mostly stayed away


We hiked west along the shore and found these gorgeous flowers

More beautiful coastline 
At Poipu Beach Park we saw an endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal. In the next cove To the east we found turtles swimming close to shore.
There were about a dozen swimming in this cove. Not surprisingly, the condos across the street were "Honu Kai View" (Turtle Beach View).

Next stop was the farmers market

where Roberta & Sandy selected fresh veggies.

Back at the condo we spent some time at the pool; nice but shallow.
Love,

Roberta & Elliot
Sandy & Carl 
Living & Traveling in our Motorhome
Volunteering across America
617-435-8502

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Monday, April 20, 2015

Shop & Shore

Hi All,

We started today filling the cupboards for our two week stay. The Costco was great. Same selection as on mainland with wine cheaper than in FL.

In the afternoon we walked along the shore east of our condo.

With a strong SE wind there was a strong surf.


The path goes by the Hyatt where they have beautiful plantings and a place where people can leave their lei as a commitment to return.

The leis are beautiful.

The hibiscus were not to shabby either.

We turned around at this headland.

Love,
Roberta & Elliot
Sandy & Carl 
Living & Traveling in our Motorhome
Volunteering across America
617-435-8502

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Sunday, April 19, 2015

Aloha

Hi All,

The Four Fabulously Fortunate Friends (4Fs) AKA the Greenbaums and Schultzs, arrived safely on the Garden Isle of Kaua'i.
Roberta and Elliot flew Miami-Phoenix-LA-Kaua'i. Sandy & Carl flew Orlando-Seattle-Kaua'i with a six hour layover in Seattle. They spent a wonderful time in Seattle visiting with the Mattinglys.

The Cascades snowpack is pretty thin but the mountains are still beautiful.


We arrived in Kaua'i after dark. Not 'til this morning did we see the stunning view from our condo porch.

Stay tuned for more adventures.
Love,

Roberta & Elliot
Sandy & Carl 
Living & Traveling in our Motorhome
Volunteering across America
617-435-8502

Photographed and sent from Carl's iPhone
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Monday, April 13, 2015

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge

Hi All,

Sunday we drove from Sugarloaf Key lback up to Tutusville after a lunch stop in Delray Beach with Roberta & Elliot. We met up with friends Trudy & Marv Horkin and spent today exploring The Merritt Island Refuge with them.

Refuge water levels were low as were bird sightings. After the wildlife drive we headed to the Haulover Canal manatee viewing area and were rewarded with about a dozen manatee! These two were feeding in the shallows.


while this one surfaced for a breath as it swam by.

As we were leaving we spotted this young gopher tortoise.
Life is good!

Love,

Sandy & Carl 
Living & Traveling in our Motorhome
Volunteering across America
617-435-8502
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