Today I explored the south side of Kauai. I drove to the Po’ipu area and stopped at Spouting Horn. The waves hit the rocky coastline and water shoots through holes in the rock closer to shore. There was a sea turtle hanging around in the water. I had Coco, Lauren’s dog with me and I was surprised that she didn’t blink an eye at any of the feral roosters hanging around, which are EVERYWHERE. Its really strange. Lauren explained to me that during hurricane Iniki they got loose and have been living wild and multiplying since. They are all over the island beaches, roads, and residential areas. They get removed from the tourism areas to avoid annoyance by their constant crowing at inappropriate hours.
The weather was amazing and I got a lot of sun on Po’ipu Beach. I had set up an umbrella for the dog which blew away from me- I had to climb through piles of volcanic rock to retrieve it. Lots of people were boogie boarding and the waves were pretty big.
I left after a few hours and headed further along the south coast. I pulled down a road that had a sign for a horse establishment, and when I got to the end I saw the most amazing beach below. I decided to find how to get there. I drove a few miles down a dirt road and then came to a parking lot with a path that led through a wooded area and out onto the beach. Coco and I walked the whole beach and went for a swim. There were areas on the shore that looked like rippled sand but were rock when you walked on them. The water was bright light blue and there was hardly anyone on the beach. There is tons of coral and driftwood, and the beach wrapped around to a little bay surrounded on one side by a huge rock cliff.
When I returned to the car I looked at the map and figured I must have been on Gillin’s Beach.
Tomorrow I am going to go to a Bikram Yoga class next door to Lauren’s and then go see the National Tropical Botanical Garden. It’s on the way to the South West side of the island which is home to Polihale Beach which I really want to see. It will take m e a few hours in all but will be worth it. I have been waking up at 8am which is pretty good and gives me lots of time to do what I want.
I spent 20 bucks on a 21 inch carry on suitcase with wheels at Walmart. I had a really hard time jamming the backpack into the overheads on the first few flights so I figured it was time to give up my vision of backpack only travel and play it safe. I spent a few hours at the coffee shop down the street using the internet and finally heard back from the place I was trying to make reservations with in Fiji. I have 3 days books in NadI which eases my mind a little. I can find my way after that if I want to travel to the more remote islands that have the better beaches. Hopefully I will meet some people that I can tag along with.
I am missing my guy a lot and especially after seeing his face via Skype earlier tonight. I am trying to remember to enjoy every last minute of this trip and not be too anxious to get to NZ and see him again.
Its been nice staying here with Lauren and chilling out, as she is in work mode and not looking to party too much. Its giving me a chance to recharge the batteries and have alone time during the days to explore and unwind. We have been having yummy home cooked grilled meals and not wasting any money on touristy shit.
Xoxox -K
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