Is That Mark Summers?

We almost didn't go to the Kiluea Fish Market for lunch today. But, Matt decided he really wanted some poke (pronounced "pokey") which is raw ago marinated in soy sauce. So, we went. As Matt ate his poke salad and I my teriyaki barbeque chicken, I hear this annoying man talking to another, quieter man. No big deal right? Well, probably because this man was pretty annoying, I began paying closer and closer attention to them. Glancing at the quieter man, I say to Matt, "he looks alot like Mark Summers from the food network last night". Now, the quiet man speaks and holy crap...Its Mark Summers!!! That was the last thing we expected to find at the fish market!!!! Another thing we found was some AMAZING ahi. Matt says it's the best he's EVER had. That was our exciting thing for today. Tomorrow is our 3rd anniversary and we celebrate with a helicopter tour of the island. Pictures to come!

Kalalau Valley

We drove to the end of Waimea Canyon Rd. and this is what we found, Kalaulau Valley. According to our snorkeling captain, this was the location of the largest native Kauaiian colony. This was years ago though, long before the island was discovered by foriegners. We took a mile hike (oneway) to the far side of the top of the mountain. It wasn't too bad until it started getting really muddy and almost vertical ascent. We made it though! We came back and promptly ate 2 PB&Js each. It's been a great vacation so far...and the best part is it's only half over!!! Yay for another week on Kauai!

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner

I present to you the wild rooster/chicken. You read correct, there are hundreds, if not thousands, of wild chickens on the island of Kauai. It is actually a fineable offense to hit one with your car!

Hula!!!

The girl who looks topless is me, and no I am not really topless, I am wearing a bikini top. I assure you all modesty has not gone out the Hawaiian grass window. We were driving through a town called Kapa'a on our way back from Ke'e beach and Hanalei, when we saw what looked like a farmers market. We decided to check it out and it turned out to be a hula competition. And with usual Hastings style, we walked in on the "visitors" hula competition which both Matt and I were promptly chosen to participate in. I think Matt faired pretty well, but I did not. Needless to say, we both lost, but it did prepare us for the luau later that night. (Where I was chosen yet again to dance, luckily not on stage. Matt was not as lucky and had to dance a Tahitian hula for men up on stage during the show...laughing may be inserted here. But seriously, he did very well and I have video as evidence!!)

Wailua Falls

Today we drove up to these beautiful falls. We also found a hidden, overgrown path that takes you to the edge of the falls. Of course we took a picture of each of us by the edge, just not with the iPhone. We also went to Lydgate State Park and did some free snorkeling. We saw some beautiful fish. I think I saw Dori from Finding Nemo. After that we both got a tasty beverage from the hotel poolside bar and soaked up some rays while napping at the pool. Vacations rock!!!! As usual, the really fantastic pictures are coming later when we can download the camera!