Poipu, Kauai

Thursday, September 23rd
Poipu, Kauai
Partly Cloudy - 83 degrees

We had a long, and glorious, day today, touring the South of the island in and around Poipu, passing through the Tree Tunnel along the way.

The first stop was the Spouting Horn.  The spout was more of a sputter today.  We've seen bigger.  Still, a beautiful view, and I love the wild chickens.

"Allerton Garden is part of the National Tropical Botanical Gardens, a network of botanical gardens, preserves, and research centers in Hawaii and Florida perpetuating tropical plants, ecosystems, and cultural heritage since 1964.  It is a living masterpiece named one of the ’50 Places of a Lifetime’ by National Geographic Traveler. Guided tours of Allerton Garden are part garden tour, part art exhibit, and entirely unique. Visitors are guided through expertly crafted garden rooms that feature tropical plants, sculptures, and water features. Allerton Garden also has a rich history as a Hollywood film location for many notable movies and TV shows. See the towering roots of the famous Moreton Bay fig trees featured in blockbusters like Jurassic Park.  At Allerton Garden we honor Queen Emma who nurtured beauty in this cherished place and celebrate Robert and John Gregg Allerton’s landscaped dream that you see today. Experience the love story that continues between people and plants, art and nature in this storied garden."

This is a spectacular place, unlike anything we have ever seen.  Our 631 pictures don't do it justice, but we will share what we can.

We ended the day with an early dinner, seated in the open windows, at the iconic Beach House.  

Next up:  The Grand Canyon of the Pacific