Trip to Kauai with mom

The incredible Waimea Canyon

Stationary hawk

first view approaching the canyon

Oh wow!

Nene

Bird of kauai

Red crested cardinal

First view of Kalalau valley, accessible below via the famous na pali coast trail.

Starting our hike around the backside of the valley and on into the Alaka'i Swamp

Marlene and mom

View into the Alaka'i swamp, highest swamp in the world, and last refuge of some very rare hawaiian birds

Trail now became a bit of a muddy scramble

Mom and Marlene headed back, I headed down into the Alaka'i swamp

Kauai continued