A Million Little Pieces Of My Mind

We all enjoy hanging out at waterfalls, and Hawaii has many to choose from. Perhaps too many, as we learned today.

Before the rest of us even got moving, Gianna had been to the beach across the street.

Today's adventure was, we hoped, a visit to a waterfall to play in. We aimed at Wailua Falls in Wailua State Park, based on the number of reviews.

Of course, any drive anywhere on Kaua'i is scenic.

Wailua Falls is a stunning double-tiered waterfall that drops about 80 feet into a large pool below. It?s easily accessible and visible from the roadside, making it a popular spot for tourists. Alas, we could only view the waterfall, not swim in it. Dominic was among the disappointed.

So we headed back to our AirBNB, passing meadows and stands of Koa trees.

We promise to have another waterfall day, soon, Dominic!

This stretch of highway, which was pointed out to me by my Uber driver when I first arrived, is called the Tree Tunnel. The Tree Tunnel on Kauai, also known as the Tunnel of Trees, is a scenic stretch of Maluhia Road lined with over 500 towering eucalyptus trees. This picturesque drive serves as a gateway to Kauais South Shore, leading to the towns of Koloa and Poipu.

The history of the Tree Tunnel dates back to 1911 when Walter McBryde, a notable figure in Kauai's agricultural history, planted the trees as part of a larger landscaping project. McBryde, a co-founder of the McBryde Sugar Company and the Kauai Pineapple Company, originally intended these trees for his estate, which is now the Kukuiolono Park and Golf Course.