Take Route 550 slowly up Waimea Canyon Road on the west side of Kauai. Pull over for a scenic view of a strange phenomenon. On one side of the winding road is a man-made waterfall where the gushing water juts through red clay earth spilling the stream into shades of yellow and orange. Snap a photo for substantiation. Cross the road and you’ll find another area of mystery. Stones of varying sizes and shapes are stacked helter-skelter to the edge of the cliff creating a sacred-like appearance. Like hallowed ground. What does it all mean? Ahu. Is it an insult to Pele, the volcano goddess? Or a breach of the natural beauty intended for spiritual energy? Stop and listen. All is quiet aside from the gentle wind whistling in your ears against a backdrop of rushing water. Some native Hawaiians say it is bad luck for the island stones and lava rocks to be moved around or taken home by visiting tourists. It is disrespectful and sabotages the importance of preserving the island’s natural beauty, according to National Park officials. The golden rule of national parks is that visitors should “take only pictures and leave only footprints.” Whether you call them cairns, stacking rocks, or ahu, be kind and pay homage to the Garden Isle of Kauai.
Red Dirt Waterfall Spills Ribbons of Color
Beautiful =)
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It seemed larger than life. 🌿🌱🍃
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I love what the Native Hawaiian are saying.They are so right! Visitors are only guests. The photos are stunning… thank you for sharing, Gail!
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It’s about respect and harmony. 🌞
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Respect is the perfect word! 😊
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You make everyday feelings look like they are more important than lifelong feelings. And that’s pretty amazing.
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We only have today. Blessings! 🍓
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Listen to only those who say continue to you 🙂
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Indeed! 🍓
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A SIL is Hawaiian and they live on the big island. Bad karma to take anything from the islands!
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EXACTLY! 🌿
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Wow that looks like an alien landscape compared to the rest of the island photos I’ve seen! Way cool.
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The Garden Isle is so diverse. From beach to canyon, cliffs to waterfalls. It’s so amazingly beautiful, Kathryn. 🌴
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Spectacular scenery. A page out of mars.
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Exactly! lol 👁👁
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Nice information again. I had just heard about Kauai previously, but thanks to ‘snapshotsincursive’ that I know at least something about a fabulous place in Hawaii. And the pictures just make the entire piece, an interesting one to read!
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Thanks very much. Blessings! 🌟✨💫
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My pleasure !
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Amazing! What a beautiful scenery.
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It’s unusual, that’s for sure! 🌿
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I’d go klick-clicking mad with my camera. 😉
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I know, right! 👁👁
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Our daughter worked off and on in Kauai! She is very serious about not moving the rocks or being disrespectful of the land, I had always been a shell or rock collector ! No more! Thanks for these gorgeous posts on Kauai!! Bless you!
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Oh, Camellia! You’re daughter is one of the fortunate ones to connect with daily life on Kauai. I envy her. There is a “spirit of the island” that reaches beyond reality. It’s an experience I’m sure she will always remember. Blessings! 🦋
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Yes! She went back and forth for a little over a year, she has been to Maui and Oahu but prefers Kauai above all !! We have been to Maui and Oahu – loved them but we too want to go to Kauai! Your trip has blessed me!
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It’s funny you say that you want to visit Kauai. This will be my 5 th trip to Hawaii, and The Garden Isle is the only island I’ve seen. lol I love it too much to leave. 🌴
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Now that is impressive! Ok, you’ve just added to ,y bucket list!!! 💕
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