Day 6: Kauai - Koloa

Woke up to a beautiful sunny day! The waves seemed calmer as well.

Today’s main event is our helicopter tour of the island. 22 years ago, Steve and I took a helicopter tour. Our first time being on a helicopter and the experience wasn’t exactly pleasant for me. Since I got motion sickness easily, and they assigned me a middle seat. Our pilot was a Vietnam veteran, and he flew the helicopter like a stunt job. Even though we did get very close to some waterfalls, his twists and turns made my inside upside down. I tried very hard not to throwing up.

So this time, I did hesitate to book this tour. The price has increased substantially as well. Considering this will be Evan’s first helicopter ride, I went ahead and booked it.

The difference was night and day! Our pilot was Kate, and she made the ride as smoothly as possible! I hardly felt any rocking! Unlike the last time, we were actually given some safety training. The entire operation was very streamlined and professional. All the staff was very pleasant as well.

I asked and granted a window seat. Evan got the chance to sit right next to the pilot, so he was very happy. Steve, always the most considerate one, got the middle seat of the flight. While the older couple we flew with both got window seats.

With the absence of dizziness, I enjoyed this flight so much more! The stunning beauty of Kauai couldn’t be described properly with words. The towering mountains, born in volcano shaped by water, are magnificent and elegant. Waterfalls were thin and long, like white ribbons flowing down the mountain goddess’ green dress; and the white sand beaches, dotted along the coast, are the raffles at the bottom of the dress. Yes! I think Kauai is the most beautiful goddess on earth!

After lunch, we went on a short hike on Maha’ulepu trail. The trail follows the coast line and passes a golf course. I did read a one star review of the trail when the woman’s husband got hit by a golf ball. Not sure the trail deserves the one star review though… I think this trail deserves a solid 5 star! Probably one the most beautiful trail I’ve ever hiked on.

The Thai food we had for dinner however only deserves 3 stars.Читать далее