It is hard to write this.  Mostly because I have one hand firmly grasped to the lanai and typing with one hand is hard.  I guess we have to leave.  Heading back to the east coast is not going to be much fun.  Right now, it is 9am here in Kauai, 3 back home.  In a mere 24 hours, we’ll be home.  I am positive that I’ll have some grand reflections about this trip and this island in the coming days, but right now my overwhelming sense is one of awe and appreciation.  I am thankful to have had the chance to come to this magnificent place.  If you are planning a trip this way, Kauai is a must visit.  I’ve been here a week and I feel as if I have only scratched the surface.

I woke up one last time to roosters letting us know the new day was here.  Soon the boss was up and we were able to sneak out before 7 to Ke’e Beach for one last snorkel adventure.  We drove through Hanalei to the end of the road at the trail head for the Kalalau Trail.  We walked a short distance on the beach and had the Na Pali Coast as our backdrop.  The snorkeling wasn’t great, the water was very shallow.  Still, it was a great way to pass one final hour on the garden isle.  We begrudgingly left and had to go back to Bali Hai.  On the way we stopped off at a bakery for the family and I had a good cup of coffee.

Now, the contents of our room sits by the front door waiting to go the car.  I suppose it is time.  All things must pass and I can accept that but, man, this is hard.  I am giving you a few final images from our last hours on Kauai.  Aloha Kauai and mahalo for everything!