Aloha to Kaua'i - the Wailua River

Last Wednesday, my family flew to Kaua'i for a mini vacation.  

Kaua'i receives the most rain among the Hawaiian islands, creating the lush tropical setting for movies such as PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN, AVATAR, JURASSIC, PARK, SOUTH PACIFIC, even Elvis' BLUE HAWAII. The rain flows from the sacred volcano, Waiʻaleʻale, creating the Wailua River.  

The falls are 173 feet tall.

The Wailua Falls opened 
FANTASY ISLAND.

We took Smith's River Cruise
to the famed Fern Grotto.

From Smith's website (at this link),

The Fern Grotto is a geological wonder of Kauai. Ferns grow upside down from the roof of the grotto, which was formed millions of years ago. Native Hawaiian plants and colorful exotic tropical plants provide a rain-forest atmosphere.

The grotto is a natural amphitheater.

Do you have a favorite natural wonder?  One randomly selected commenter from this week's blogs wins a book choice from my convention stash.  This giveaway is open to all readers. Comments are open through Saturday, July 7, 10 pm in Hawaii. I'll post the winner on Sunday, July 8.


Mahalo,


Kim in Hawaii

Uncle starred alongside
Elvis in BLUE HAWAII.