Exploring Kaua'i - Day Three

Surf watch at Kawonui Point, hiking the Okeolehao Trail, lots of beautiful views
of Hanalei Bay and Hanalei Valley, and a swim in a wet cave near Ha'ena.

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Just a taste of the ridge trail. (QuickTime video clip - wait for 4.6 MB download)
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Panning view of the midway overlook. (QuickTime video clip - wait for 6.5 MB download) Lots of pretty steep sections. (QuickTime video clip - wait for 4.9 MB download)
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Going for a swim in a wet cave near Haena. This cave has a small room that opens up in the back which is just barely accessible without having to hold your breath if you pass under floating on your back. The hidden room is called the "blue room". Try it, and wait for your eyes to adjust, and you'll see why.
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I brought my camera into the "blue room" but it was too dark to take any handheld shots -- particularly while treading water and trying to brace against the wall.
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