The mythical hill people, the Menehune , also known as Nawao, are said to inhabit the magnificent mountains that overlook this breath-taking coastal valley. Local legends tell of an ancient race of “little people” that made their homes in the dense forested mountains that dominate the Wainiha Valley on the island of Kauai.
Said to be shy and self sustaining, the Menehune hide from other humans and avoided all contact with the outside world. According to legend, there were once over... Read Full Story
Have you recently decided that you would like to vacation on the Hawaiian Island of Kauai? If you have, your first step should involve making all of your needed travel arrangements. Once those arrangements are complete, you should examine popular attractions on the island.
As for why you should research Kauai attractions before your trip, there are a number of benefits to doing so. One of those benefits includes time. Kauai is filled with a large number of attractions, as well as other... Read Full Story
A new friend, Susan, that lives here in the valley came by today to visit and brought her granddaughter, Lela, to meet me - what a very special young girl. Lela is five years old, precious and thoughtful. She brought me a gift of a very unusual Hawaiian flower known as a “Pot of Gold”.
The bloom was beautiful, about six inches across and a vibrant, sun blessed yellow. A real golden treasure. Lela’s kind gesture touched my heart and made the day extra fine. Thank you Lela - it was a... Read Full Story
I have fallen in love with this slow-paced paradise. This intriguing island has cast a mystical spell. I am enchanted, enthralled and throughly enjoying my extended stay in Kauai; learning and sharing the company of new friends in the breath-taking Wainiha Valley.
There is a primal rhythm to the days I have spent in the valley. I awake with first light and the haunting calls of a plethora of birds and wild fowl, their voices joyously lifted to the rising sun. By dark, after a full day... Read Full Story
According to an ancient legend, ‘Ule or breadfruit originated as a gift of love, a sacrifice of the powerful war God Kuka’ilmoku, also known as Ku. Ku decided to live secretly among mortals as a farmer, he married and had many children. Ku lived happily with his family until a severe famine seized their island. His family was hungry and unhappy. When Ku could no longer bear to watch his family suffer, he told his wife that he could save his children from starvation, but to do so... Read Full Story
Intrigued by the geckos that inhabit my friends home, I researched the little guys and found this excellent article. When a home is in the jungle, there are a lot of bugs and the geckos keep things in balance. As we are sharing space, it is nice to know a bit more about them. What is your experience with lizards and geckos? Please add your comments.
SOURCE: LINDA PASCATORE lindapascatore@earthlink.net
POSTED: 7 SEPTEMBER 2008 - 7:00pm HST
Our Little House Guardians
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Looking for good travel deals in Hawaii? We found this great deal at the Pono Kai Resort on Kauai where you can take your family on a vacation to Hawaii, spending only $68 night for accommodations. With a timeshare rental , great deals are not too good to be true. Spread out over 13 lush acres on Kauai's "Coconut Coast," the Pono Kai Resort's luxurious landscaping is loaded with fresh fruit papaya and banana trees and, of course, coconut palms. Staying here you'll enjoy timeshare units that... Read Full Story
The orchids that grace the island of Kauai are absolutely breathtaking. I found several spots in Carol Ann’s garden that would be great locations for orchids. It was a lot of fun finding coconut husks, which the orchids love to feed on, as well as rotted tree bark and porous lava stones. Below is my first attempt at building an ”orchid nest”.
I discovered a delight array of orchids at the Farmer’s Market. Learned a lot from a local grower, including feeding the orchids crushed egg shells... Read Full Story
The Chapel by the Sea in Kauai, Hawaii is a beautiful spot for a wedding ceremony. It is located at the Marriott, atop the Kauai lagoons.
It is truly a magnificent location. It has a little something for everyone. You have the blue views of the lagoon and the ocean and the green of the mountains as a backdrop, as well.
The aroma of tropical flowers will be in the air. The breeze is always present in this location. There are multiple locations for your reception. You can choose... Read Full Story
The “Garden Isle” is the most beautiful, verdant island (in our humble opinion) and has its share of truly awesome sights. The Napili Coast, approachable by boat only, is spectacular. There is also the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, Waimea Canyon, which is seen by helicopter and affords views of pristine water falls and flora and fauna untouched by man ever. Poipu Beach on the South side of the island is picturesque and always sunny. However, our best memory of the island is the Fern... Read Full Story
