On the morning of Jan 22, 2024 we docked at Nawiliwili, Kauai, the Garden Isle of Hawaii. Kauai is an island of lush valleys, rugged mountains and beautiful beaches. We took an excursion on a riverboat on the Wailua River to see the Fern Grotto. The riverboat was a necessity as the vegetation in the state park is so dense that a hike is not possible. Along the way we saw many Hawaiian flowers.

After leaving the Wailua River, we drove along the coast to see the Kilauea Lighthouse, which was constructed in 1913.