The end of the road.

Attempts have been made to forge a road to hook the 7 miles between this end and the Northern end beyond the Napali Coast. All have failed.

That’s probably a good thing. As our guide book author (a native) says, as long as the roads do not circle the island, there will be parts left alone and remote. I like that idea.

You can take a sometimes treacherous trail through the Napali region, including a swamp. Not for me, thank you.

I’ll just enjoy the beautiful vistas from here.

Through the kindness (returned by us) of strangers.

Wherever there are other tourists, if I aim a camera at the two fo us, I always get an offer -”Let me do that for you.”

I returned the favor, and ended up with this of us. The grand Waimea Canyon with the Waimea Falls in the background.

“The only canyon in the Pacific” is how it’s touted in some books. Not as grand as the American Grand Canyon, but surely a site of wonder and magnificence.

We braved the steep and twisty roads to get these views today. Worth the efforts for sure.

We went as far as the road would take us this time. Five years ago, we saw the canyon on a guided tour. That was nice, but it was nicer this time to be able to do it at our own pace, and go farther than before.

The view of the Napali Coast from the end of the road is spectacular. I recommend pushing to the end to anyone making it to Kauai.

This afternoon, before setting out on our errand adventures, Karen took some time out on the lanai - balcony to you mainlanders.

The view pales in comparison to that which we had on Maui, but it does have a peek at the ocean, and the mountain view is good too.

A good book, the sunshine, and a cool Pacific ocean breeze. A recipe of relaxation and refreshment for body, mind and spirit.

Hawaiian Special from Fish Express - Lihue, Kauai

The place was a recommendation from a local friend. One of those not much to look at on the outside, but wow, the food was good and flavorful.

We both had the same: A very generous heaping helping of shredded roasted pork called Kalua, Lomi Salmon - which is a mix of raw salmon, tomato and onion, raw Ahi tuna & Seaweed & herbs mix, and the island requirement for a plate lunch - rice.

It was all very delicious. I’ve become accustomed to eating raw fish after some initial fear many years ago. It’s all in a good preparation and a quality cut of fish. In the Hawaiian islands, the fish doesn’t get much fresher or higher in quality (usually).

As I was out and about with Karen on a mission to stock our condo larder, we ate in the car to the Polynesian tunes of a local radio station before moving on. It was a superb lunch, made better by the company and the location. =)

At Lawai Beach.

There’s a boat launch, and a jetty which juts out from the beach. We parked on the jetty and walked to the end, which you see here. The rock wall protects the beach and has a light at the very end.

We may have to walk or drive a bit to a good view of the sunset, here on Kauai, but it’s worth the time and effort.