HAWAII:
THE ALOHA STATE
BY CLAY
LARROY
The
purposes of traveling
are different for different people. There are some people who travel for the
sake of pleasure. The people that are heavily burdened either at their domestic
front or at their offices move too far off places for relieving their worries
and anxieties. The poets and writers make a trip to distant places for
collection of facts for their writings. Businessmen also visit various places
to enquire as to whether there are scopes for expansion of their business.
Travelling provides the benefit of sightseeing and gives pleasure to the
visitor. In addition, it gives a scope to an individual to have firsthand
knowledge of variegated people inhabiting the world. When you want to
plan a vacation contact me!
Kauai “The Garden Isle”
About
Kauai
Kauai is Hawaii’s fourth largest
island and is sometimes called the “Garden Isle,” which is an entirely accurate
description. The oldest and northernmost island in the Hawaiian chain is draped
in emerald valleys, sharp mountain spires and jagged cliffs, aged by time and
the elements. Centuries of growth have formed tropical rainforests, forking
rivers and cascading waterfalls. Some parts of Kauai are only accessible by sea
or air,
revealing views beyond your imagination.
Beyond Kauai’s dramatic beauty, the
island is home to a variety of outdoor activities. Kayak the Wailua
River. Snorkel on Poipu
Beach.
Hike the trails of Kokee State
Park. Even go zip lining above Kauai’s lush valleys. But it is the
island’s laid-back atmosphere and rich culture found in its small towns and
along its one-lane bridges that make it truly timeless. Make your escape to
Kauai and discover the undeniable allure of Kauai.
Kauai History
Compare the lush, time worn cliffs of
the Napali Coast with
the fresh black lava shores of Hawaii Island and
you’ll understand what makes Kauai the oldest island in the Hawaiian chain.
Kauai’s distant past is filled with legends, the most well-known tells of the
Menehune, a mythical race of small people talented in construction and
engineering who created Kauai’s aqueducts and fishponds, often in a single
night. They were believed to have lived in the woods and were shunned by
Hawaiians. Today, you can still see their work at Hawaiian fishponds like Alekoko,
known as Menehune Fishpond, near Lihue.
In 1778, British explorer Captain
James Cook landed in Kauai’s Waimea Bay for the first time. Cook’s discovery of
what he called the “Sandwich Isles,” named after the Earl of Sandwich,
introduced Hawaii to the world. A statue of Captain Cook stands today in Waimea Town.
During this era of western discovery, King Kamehameha I was
attempting to unify the Hawaiian Islands under his rule. Kauai and the small
neighboring island of Niihau (part of Kauai county) were the only islands to
deter his efforts. Eventually, Kauai’s King Kaumualii decided to peacefully
unite with Kamehameha and join the rest of the Kingdom of Hawaii.
In 1835 Old Koloa Town opened
its first sugar mill. Follow the Koloa Heritage Trail in
Old Koloa Town today to learn about Kauai’s plantation past. On the North Shore,
tour the Waioli Mission House,
on the National Register of Historic Places, to get a glimpse of missionary
life in the 19th century. You
can also visit the Kauai Museum for
a fascinating exploration of exhibits, artifacts and murals portraying the
history of Kauai, its people and its unique culture.
Featured Sites and Attractions
According to legend,
the Menehune built Alekoko Fishpond on Kauai’s southeast shore in one night.
Located in Lihue, the
Kauai Museum features amazing collections from the artisans of Kauai and
Niihau.
Koloa Heritage Trail,
on Kauai’s south shore, spotlights significant cultural, historical and
geological sites.
Old Koloa Town, in
south Kauai, is a charming area with a historic plantation past.
REFERENCE SITES:
Hawaii is not a state of mind,
but a state of grace.
Paul Theroux
No comments:
Post a Comment