Zippity zip

Captain's Log, Stardate Kauai Day 5, we conquered the zip line today. Well, 5 ziplines. Kauai Outfiitters was our host. We and 11 others ventured out on the ziplines today. Let's just say, it's extremely easy, very rewarding and tons of fun I would definitely do it again (and again and again). The trip we chose was a 5 hour (lots of waiting along the way) afternoon ride. After a 20 minute van ride with our guides, Kevin and Trevor, we drove to a secluded ranch (complete with cows and of course ROOSTERS "bagaaaa!"), got a safety briefing, made a quick bathroom stop and went out to the ziplines. The first one a short warm up, the second slightly more adventurous and then on to the larger fun lines. One line was 800 feet and the last a very nice 1800 feet over a wooded valley. What a blast!

Yesterday was a low key day. David discovered that snorkeling is not that great in Kauai. The waves are much higher here and the island isn't nearly as protected as Maui. That's okay, there's plenty to do landside. We checked out Spouting Horn, a lava area near the sea where waves come in and abruptly shoot up a blowhole.

We drove to Hanapepe and enjoyed wandering around the small (and slightly deserted) town with cute stores. The locals were very nice (as are most in Kauai) and we are planning on returning this Friday for the "Art Walk." The photo to the right is a cute truck (with flames!) and flowers.

We ended the day with a luau. It was about what I expected - decent food, decent entertainment and buttloads of tourists. Got that checked off the list.

David made a tasty noodle and vegetable dinner tonight. Tomorrow, fancier dinner.