To read previous part Ocean trip to the north coast of Kauai. Hawaii, part 15
We woke up next morning and understood that we were tired. Waimea Canyon and the boat trip were a bit too much for one day, actually. But we cannot even imagine sitting still and not going to see anything ;) But we decided we should be taking it easy... So we started from exploring the beaches on the East coast.
And... you know... this is interesting... if you look to the left, the perfect weather and bright blue sky make you feel like you are about to sunbath... But it changes when you look to the right. The sky is darker and cloudy, not exactly stormy, but makes you feel a bit concerned. This is quite normal for Kauai, actually. Get used to it!
Our next stop was to look at the Old Mission (1834) and walk around the perfectly kept lawn. And... oh those coconut trees... They are absolutely incredible, aren't they?
Driving to the north, we just stopped on the shoulder and stayed there for a few minutes admiring the view across a small bay to the mountain ridges.
So moving slowly we reached the town of Princeville. Resorts and golf clubs are really common on Kauai. They are everywhere. But it is a bit different around Princeville. This small town is the finest place to stay and play golf. Or swim. Or just enjoy your vacation.
The streets in this neighborhood are wider, the lawns are groomed better and everything looks up to date. But.. you know... I wouldn't like staying there. It's a bit too much, too nice, too refined. But it's definitely worth driving through before returning back to slightly worn towns and resorts. But feel free to disagree and book a place here next time when you are going to spend a couple of weeks on Kauai ;)
Pictures were taken on April 28, 2013.
Michael, Though I'll likely never get to Hawaii myself, thanks to your pictures, I feel like I'm there!
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