Late Sunday night, Jesse and I returned home from Kauai. While our time was relaxing and invigorating, a theft from our garage while we were gone put a damper on our time away. Instead of focusing on the negative, I’d like to share photos of our vacation spent hiking, swimming, eating, drinking (mai tais), and exploring the garden island. We’re already plotting a return visit.
After landing in Kauai. Relaxing on the beach and drinking a pina colada.
Kalalau Trail at the trailhead of the Napali Coast.
Trekking the Napali Coast.
First trail run post-North Face.
More Napali Coast.
Most beautiful trail we’ve experienced.
A pit stop during our trek up to the waterfall.
Epic waterfall – well worth the crazy hike to reach it.
Hanalei Valley Lookout.
Waimea Canyon: Hawaii’s Grand Canyon.
Pictures don’t do it justice, but Jesse snapped a good one.
Acai bowl.
Hula pie.
Poipu Beach – Jesse’s first snorkeling experience.
An endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal washed ashore to rest at Poipu.
One of several cat friends we made on Kauai. She was our favorite.
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My good friends just got back from their honeymoon there. They hiked and said it was spectacular. On my bucket list.
It was spectacular! I’d highly recommend it.
woah. great pics. totally jealous.
we have a summer vacation planned for maui in june. i cannot wait.
Awesome! I’ve been to Maui twice. Have to say I like Kauai better, but paradise is paradise. 🙂
Yup, I now 100% regret not going to Hawaii on my honeymoon 15 years ago. I was about 90-95% until this. Maybe we’ll get to go before we’re too old and decrepit to hike those trails!
Sounds just perfect!
Where did you go instead? You’re not too old or decrepit! You should go!
We went to Jamaica. Was not the experience we were hoping for. Didn’t help that I drove new hubby directly from the airport to the ER because he was siiiiiick. We will go to HI some day, just have a lot of other, closer places to see!!
Awesome pics!
Thanks!
Ahhh it looks amazing! I’m so jealous! I’ve always wanted to go to Hawaii. I’ll go one day, although it might take some wrangling since the BF is not a beach person.
Sorry to hear about your theft 😦
I’m not a typical beach person either – I hide from the sun under towels/umbrellas (because my pasty self does not tan) and I get sand EVERYWHERE even if I’ve barely touched it.
This looks amazing. So beautiful. I would love to travel to Hawaii some day. So glad you had a good time. Sorry about the garage 😦
Thank you!
Got married there. Love Kauai and hope to return soon. Great memories…
Great place to get married!
My fav Kauai memory… 🙂
Everything about this vacation looks divine! From the beautiful trails to the delicious looking food – I’m so glad you guys had an opportunity to enjoy Kauai together.
Thank you for the kind words, Martha!
That canyon!? My jaw just about hit my desk. I am still kicking myself for not going to Hawaii while I lived on the west coast. I would have been so much easier to get there than from here! I’m glad you guys had a great vacation despite that bit of unfortunateness at home. ::hug::
Thank you! Really appreciate that. 🙂 yes, jesse said that when he lived in NY a hawaii trip would have been nearly impossible with the fligbt length. You should go if you get the chance 😉
I knew you guys would find some incredible hiking spots! Even though I’m sure they’re easy to find there… I haven’t been to Hawaii since I was young, but my husband and I are plotting a trip!
It was so awesome! I’d only visited with my family before this trip; there was so much to do and see on kauai.
Great pictures! It sounds like you had an amazing trip!
Thanks! It was!
WOW!!! Amazingly gorgeous!!! Love all the pictures!! You guys look so happy!! Love it!! Have a spectacular day!! XOXO
Thanks Kristin!!!
I’m sorry about the home issue
BUT so glad you enjoyed your vacation. The views look absolutely breathtaking and definitely worth the time away!
Definitely! It was beautiful!
Amazing!! Never been to Hawaii, but it looks like I have to at some point. And that acai bowl!!!! mmm
It was soooo good!
AMAZING!!! This has now definitely been placed on my list of places for awesome runs 🙂
It was incredible! You should check it out if you get the chance.
Ahh this takes me back! We were in Kauai in March and it was paradise. Looks like we did some of the same hikes, such a great place for people that love the outdoors! Looks like you guys had an awesome trip!
It all looks so beautiful. We had to cancel a Hawaii vacation this past summer, but we hope you make it there in a few years. Looking at your pictures made me happy/sad. 🙂
I miss the sea so much now!
Love Kauai!! Looks like you had so much fun with lots of relaxation and adventure!! I have had that Hula Pie before and it is to die for!!! 🙂
Beautiful! I want to go back to Hawaii!!
Oh my gosh, I’m sorry about the theft! My car has been vandalized 5 times since October, I don’t know what’s going on in SF 😦
That is terrible!!
You guys di the whole Kalalau trail, i heard it gets a bit hairy ob the cliff at one section? We are heading there at end of Feb and im hoping to get some long tough runs in
Wow! I’ve never even heard of Waimea Canyon but it looks amazing!!
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