Last Saturday afternoon we went to Waioli Beach or "Grandpa's Beach" (that's what we locals call it). ( :
Erick and Ethan spent lots of time on the boogie board...
While Izzie and I spent time on the sand.
That is one happy boy...He is in heaven!
We celebrated Erick's 37th on Sunday. We had a great day. Church was at 9, Erick and I got to bear our testimonies. I love our little branch! Everyone is so friendly and welcoming. We feel needed. (Haven't got any callings yet, but we KNOW they are coming; at least one for me and two for Erick). After church we relaxed for a bit, had some lunch and then set out on our adventure to Queen's Bath. This is part of the path to get there.
Yes, there is a waterfall along the trail, two in fact!
Queen's Bath is one of the most unique swimming areas on the island. The "pool" is carved into a lava shelf and is the size of several large swimming pools. When the surf is cooperating, usually in the summer months, the water is calm and crystal clear. But if the surf is pounding you can't even find the pool.
This was our view from Queen's Bath. I love Hanalei Bay.
There was no school yesterday so Erick and Ethan went back to explore and had a great time walking up the creek to the waterfalls.
Aloha!
Ethan started at Hanalei School last week. What a GREAT school! Everyday his class does something extracurricular. Monday is Ukulele, Tuesday is Yoga, Wednesday is Spanish, Thursday is P.E and Friday is Hawaiiana (language) and art. Ethan loves his teacher and he is being challenged. He is no longer bored at school! I love driving him to school in the mornings..as we drive down the main road there is a spot where you can see the Hanalei Bay through the trees...it is breathtaking...Every time.
This is Mt Wai'ale'ale, the tallest mountain on Kauai and also the wettest place on earth. It gets about 460 inches of rainfall every year, thus the waterfall. Can you imagine going to school with that view? They don't call Kauai "The Garden Island" for nothing!
Aloha!
We made it to Kauai! We have already been here for 2 weeks! What a beautiful island this is! Look at these views of Hanalei Bay.
One of our favorite places is the Hanalei Pier. The stand up paddlers are always out there on the water.
Ethan LOVES the water and playing in the surf! (The wetter he can get the better!)
Izzie is content just playing in the sand!
I love this picture. They were both tired after a long day.
This picture was taken one day while we were waiting for our lunch...Mermaid Izzie
This guy was our lunch date. He ate french fries. I wonder if he would've eaten chicken?
Whale watching. This lookout is about a half a mile from our house.
I run by this lookout on most days. I still stop and watch each time. They are amazing creatures! I wish we could've got the pictures when they were out of the water. (Next time)
This is where one of the rivers flows into the ocean. There is always something to explore here.
Lydgate Park has the coolest play ground! It is huge! On the other side of the road is the ocean. There is a lava rock wall that shelters from the big waves and creates a "kiddie pool" area. Great place to get used to the ocean.
I am so grateful to be here. It is nice to be in the "mission field" again! Hanalei branch has about 75 active members. Last week coming home from church Ethan said, "There are only 9 kids in the WHOLE primary!" We were able to have the missionaries over for dinner last night, in Utah, we rarely even saw the missionaries. Having them here reminded me of the members on my mission and the experiences and good times I had as a missionary. I am so glad our kids will be able to make great memories here!
Aloha!
