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Hawaii, Day 4

Astute blog observers will notice that we skipped from Day 2 to Day 4.  On Day 3 we island hopped from Oahu to Kauai, hung out at the beach, and ate dinner.

 So anyway, this was our first full day on Kaua'i, which is our new favorite of the Hawaiian Islands (sorry, Oahu and Maui).  The day began with Eggs Benedict and a view of the Pacific, like all days should.
These might have been the best Eggs Benedict I have ever had.  YUM.
This is the view from our balcony.  Some mornings you could see whales spouting!  I took this at sunrise when you guys were having a terrible snow storm, because Amy and I played the "take a picture out your front door" game.  (Don't tell her, but I think I won.)

 Then it was off to the Hindu monastery.  First we stopped by Ganesh.
I understand the fruits and leis.  I'm a little confused about the water.
Next, we saw the Kadavul temple and pool, which is modeled after a traditional Sri Lankan Siva temple.  I didn't take many pictures here, because they were worshiping and I didn't want to be disrespectful.
Another Ganesh.
I believe this is the Om mantra.  This would be an awesome spot for yoga.
There was a killer view.  See the Iravian Temple all the way on the right?  It's currently under construction, and is being carved by hand.

 Here are some close ups (not taken by me, the above pic was as close as I could get).  Not much commentary here--let's not ruin it with words.





We stopped by Dakshinamurthi (I think--feel free to correct me if I'm wrong), which was beautiful.

Then it was on to hiking!
It was a lovely, mostly shaded walk.

From the top of the first waterfall...

Another view.

Just wanted to say that my braids look super cute here.

The view, looking up.

More awesome waterfall action.

Chris apparently hates waterfalls.
And then we had a picnic on a secluded beach with only 2 other people there.  It's cool to hate us a little...
I'll save you the trouble of saying "you're really pale!"  I'm really pale.  I have two skin colors: pale white and sunburn red.  Skin cancer isn't cool, people.
Up next: the rest of Day 4 (we're not finished yet!) where we get to meet Puff, the Magic Dragon!

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