Even in the pouring rain, the lighthouse is breathtaking. A stately silhouette during the day, a beacon through the night.
It looks pretty cool up close.
And check out these shades of green - they're too beautiful to be real!
Zoom in on this photo of the cliffs, and you'll see that they're dotted with white albatrosses. An endangered species, they roost in peace within this wildlife preserve.
Watch me whip, watch me nene.
The Hawaiian goose is an island treasure, and they are stunning. They move like Canadian geese, but their coloring and patterns are more like giant mallards.
A few miles down the road we park in a muddy lot. The jeep is four wheel drive, and we need it. Kauai's Secret Beach isn't much of a secret anymore, but it's deserted thanks to the rain. The hike is short, but the path is slick.
Too cold for swimming, and the waves are crashing. I love the light foam that hits the black rocks. The contrast of water and volcanic rock will stop you in your tracks.
It rains a lot on the north shore, but the best beaches and views are here. Invest in a raincoat and get your hike on!
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