One of the Usual Suspects
The Alakai Wilderness on the island of Kauai is a fascinating and confounding place. It is a region of the island that is isolated from larger human population centers and is somewhat difficult to reach. Within the Alakai Wilderness there is a collapsed Volcanic Crater (sacred ground to native Hawaiians), The wettest spot on earth, Read More…
On Thanksgiving day there is a 5K (3.1 mile) Turkey Trot Run on the Beach in Waimea, Kauai Hawaii. The course is from the Public Pier to the Small Boat Harbor and back. What a great Trot this race represents. The coolest aspect is that families, kids, and dogs of all ages participate. The route Read More…
A pair of Red-Crested Cardinals appear to have made the front-yard of our home in Kauai their home as well. I decided to do a little research on our co-residents. The Red-Crested Cardinal is called Paroaria coronata in Hawaiian. The species in native to South America where it is called the Brazilian Cardinal. The Read More…