I was lucky to witness Kaua’i’s transcendent vibrancy.
Lucky to run to the sea and wade through ferns and tiptoe along mountain ridges.
Lucky to learn the history and heritage of Hawaiian people and sovereignty.
I was lucky, and I am grateful to be molded forever more.
Koke’e
Kaua’i isn't all humid air and saltwater. On the drive up Koke’e Mountain, the air gets crisper and colder and the trees turn from palm to pine. The fog moves through the valley, and up over the 3,000ft peaks, then turning into constant rainfall that makes Kaua’i the wettest island in Hawai’i.
Na Pali Coast
The most stunning coastline in the world, the Na Pali Coast, has sharp ridges formed by lava flow many years ago. Along the coast, there are beaches that you can only reach by hiking 12 miles or kayaking. There are also sacred burial grounds from older generations that are untouched.
South Side
Beaches on the south side of the island tend to be warmer. These simple, summer days feel endless and pure.
Kapa’a
The numerous waterfalls and freshwater pools in Kapa’a and the eastern side of the island give a respite from the salt and the sun.
North Shore
The rich Hawaiian heritage is so intertwined with the islands—the realm hums with vigor. The bubbling, passionate life force resonates with the people. It's unthinkable to litter, bother sea turtles, or step on coral. Everyone cares so deeply about their blue water, their towering mountains, their deep green trees, their sumptuous fruit, their dynamic animals. And they express it in song and dance and leis and folktales.
