Nā Pali Coast

On our second full day in Kauai, we also took a whale watching sunset boat ride along the Nā Pali coast. If you don't know, the Nā Pali coast is one of the most beautiful places on earth. It is only accessible by water, air (helicopter), or intense hike. Our boat ride was one of the most anticipated activities of our trip and it did not disappoint! All aboard the Southern Star, courtesy of Captain Andy's boat tours!



William's first boat ride was on the Southern Star. Lucky little boy got to see the majestic Nā Pali coast by water! This place holds such great history and wonder.















One happy little boy!





A fish eye view.



William's truck, Gil, got to go on vacation too, and went almost everywhere we went. Here he is sneaking a sneaky tiki cocktail.









Dolphins!



Whales!



We got to see some amazing humpback whales! Here is the Mama humpback whale. This pod was by far the most darling. It was a mom and baby whale. I am sure there were some other male whales with them. We got to see the baby whale nursing and flipping back and forth over it's mom!



This baby whale is super cute showing off it's fluke!



William started to get tired towards the end of the of the boat ride. It was 5 hours long! So, he actually did get a little sea sick during the last 20 minutes of the boat ride. Thankfully it was only the last 20 minutes and not the whole time like other passengers on the boat that day. He was such a trooper and we were extremely proud of him! As soon as we got off the boat he was back to his normal, happy self!

Queen's Bath

On our second day, we went to Queen's Bath, a natural pool on the North Shore of Kauai. It was actually in Princeville, just a mile from where our condo was. William named this rooster General William, and it woke us up bright and early (and on time) everyday. We liked it though - it certainly was not a bad place to wake up!



William and Daddy waking up to some morning Pacific Ocean Breeze.



Having some toast with Hawaiian Guava Jelly from the fruit stand down the street.



William and Daddy on the hike down to Queen's Bath.





There are two sea turtles peeking there heads out.






Queen's Bath.







Love my little guy.

First Day in Kauai

The Garden Island, indeed.



One of the small waterfall fountains in our condo. William called them water mountains.



This lucky little reptile lizard lives in the lanai and came out to greet us our first night on the island.



The morning of our first whole day. We were woken up by General William (the rooster, William named him). Roosters and chickens live freely all over the island. Some Nenes came to say hello as well.






Getting some breakfast and Hawaiian fruit goodies.



William loved all the wild chickens in Kauai.



William's first apple banana.



On the trail to the beach. It was definitely a hike - moderately dangerous but thankfully pretty short and so worth it!



William loved the sand



Wild rooster on the beach, looking for snacks.





After the beach it was time for the pool. William is holding his airplane that he got as a present on the morning of our departure.







Hawaiian oranges





William and Daddy having a moment before dinner. We made teriyaki chicken with grilled pineapple, rice, and veggies.