Wailua Falls, on the island of Kauai, Hawaii. Travel there last month brought us onto this Garden Isle in the midst of heavy rains most days there, a foreshadow of the flooding to come after we left.
The falls are a 173 foot waterfall that feeds into the Wailua River. The morning of this visit was another rainy day, that seemed to make it all even more beautiful. Water pouring over the falls with a force that was impressive, and the sound of the falls pounding down heard the minute of opening the car door was riveting all without even seeing the falls yet.
Not exactly thinking of Earth Day per se that day, but in a way I was. How beautiful is this earth? How unfortunate that it is not honored at every level.
A great pleasure of the Sunday Traveler has become meeting and talking to the local people of the place I am visiting; learning about their world view, and about their home. This gentleman and I talked about Kauai, my memories of a certain place I had stayed at long ago right before Hurricane Iniki hit the island, the local politics on rebuilding, the loss of some of the people at that time. I’m happy to report that basket now sits on a shelf in my home, and I’ll always remember him.
The Wailua River that winds between the Maunakapu and Nounou Mountain ridges.
Happy Earth Day 2018
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Thanks for the link.
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Beautifully captured, Angeline! 🙂
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Thank you, Amy. It was a photographer’s paradise.
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Happy Earth Day Angeline, a thoughtful and imaginative post, perfect for the times
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Thanks so much, Eddie. Happy Earth Day everyday.
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Wonderful photos, Angeline. That is also a beautiful basket.
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Thanks, Allan. When I took the basket out of my carryon I began to wonder about those agricultural restrictions coming back to the mainland, but it went through screening. It’s lovely to look at and remember.
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It was such a beautiful shade of green in your photo. I hope you document the changes over the coming months.
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It has changed perceptively in this last month; it’s now a grayish green. I’m wondering if I should spray it with a fixative of some kind.
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Perhaps you might want to wait to spray it until it completely dries out and no moisture gets trapped by the fixative. Somebody at a craft store may be able to guide you along the right path.
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Beautiful photos of the waterfall. I always enjoy talking to the local people when we travel. There’s usually a great deal to learn. Enjoy your lovely basket. It’s a treasured memory. Happy Earth 🌏 Day
Isadora 😎
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Thanks so much, Isadora. Talking to the locals is the best way to learn about the people there and the place. And new friendships created. Happy Earth Day to you too. 🌎
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Happy Earth Day, Angeline, and this is the first time in my life that I have ever said such a thing… though maybe, saying it in writing falls short of actually saying it with my tongue and lips. What a beautiful post, and I was able to imagine the roar of the waterfall as I read this.
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Thank you, Shimon. I’m glad this prompted you to write those words. I think it is becoming more and more important to acknowledge Days like this. I can still hear that roar of the waterfall. Unforgettable! I hope you have a very good week.
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WOW, just WOW
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That was my exact response as soon as I got out of the car!
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