Kayaking the Wailua River

We had so much fun kayaking, it was a great way to see the mountains from ground view because a hike was waiting for us at the top of the river. We started near the bottom where the river emptys into the ocean and paddle up stream to the top where it soon narrows. Believe it or not the breeze makes paddling up the river easier than paddling back down.

To begin our hike we had to cross the river where there were ropes to hold onto to get across the strong currents. I don't know why I was thinking that I could wear jean shorts because the river was up to my stomach.

At the end of our hike was a beautiful waterfall called Secret Falls. The trail was muddy and somewhat difficult to walk in but the falls was worth it.

Of course Ty is never a party pooper so after eating lunch he was the first to go for a swim. I was not exactly wanting to be wet again. Here is a picture of George of the jungle vines that we saw all over the forest, or I would say jungle. They really do bend just like a rope.

The rocks below are what is left of a native village that used to live in the area. They had paths lined with rock and garden walls built by stacking rocks. The houses were dug underneath the ground and usually had rocks above for defense. This one we were told was the Kings house.

We were able to see a Walking Tree. Yes it really does walk. The roots stay somewhat above the ground and the tree walks toward the nearest water source. The back of the tree uproots and a new root grows in the front and slowly the tree moves toward the river or whatever water source is around. This tree might be more helpful in Utah to give a sign of which way the water hole is. I can't think that the natives really needed to find water that often in Kauai since it rains alot.