Final Full Day on Kauai

 Started the day at one of our usual stops for breakfast.  Lava Lava is on the beach near the Coconut Marketplace.  You are literally sitting on the sand, but it has a great view and great food.  


View from our table at Lava  Lava


Tables on the Beach




FBI Omelet (with Feta Cheese, Mushrooms, Macadamia Pesto, Avocado)


                  Where else besides Hawaii can you have your bill delivered in a Spam Can


We headed back to Poipu to the spouting Horn, because they have always had little shops with 
local artisans, but we found that they have been closed down and are no longer there. 
We then headed up the road to Kalaheo and stopped at the Hawaiian Trading Post.


Bears wanted to do a little surfing


Tiki Time


Fluffiest Chickens we saw on the island


We headed up Waimea Canyon and found they now charge for parking and entry to 
Waimea Canyon and Koke'e Sate Parks. First stop, Waimea Canyon Lookout


Panorama from the Waimea Canyon Lookout



Beautiful Colors




At the top of the canyon we were in the clouds, so it hid the view of the Kalalau Valley


Mt Waialeale in the clouds


We stopped at Koke'e Lodge and Cecile decided she wanted to feed the chickens. 
They sell a bag of feed for a dollar.  I put some in my hand and held it out and the 
Hawaiian Zebra Doves came from everywhere to get their share.


At one point I had 12 doves on one arm and a few on the other and one on my head



This one didn't want to miss out



Meanwhile Cecile was feeding the Chickens


Final stop was Keoke's Paradise for dinner and a free Hula Pie to celebrate Cecile's Birthday
Tomorrow we are off to the Big Island 

Hawaii Trip 2023 Heading to Hilo


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