On to Niihau!

Aloha All,

We moved up the Na Pali Coast of Kauai from Haena to Nualolo by motor sailing as close as we dared to the cliffs, caves, and waterfalls. Spectacular scenery. Puanani and Makao'io'i overnighted at Nualolo where an ancient Hawaiian village remains, protected of course, to this day.

We swam to shore to explore the village and were amazed to see intact walls and structures, all made to precision with what rocks were available to the inhabitants. Pretty impressive.

We also found a herd of turtles beached under the towering cliffs, not 20 feet from a “DANGER, Falling Rock” sign.  Can’t they read!?

We are now on our way to Niihau, a privately owned island west of Kauai. We’ll anchor off Niihau and prepare for the three day, or thereabouts, sail to the Big Island. 

As of right now, Makao'io'i leads in the fishing contest, one to ø!  We hope to surpass them in them in next few minutes. Wish us well!

Take care, stay well.

logan


One of Many Along the Na Pali Coast


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