{Travel} Kauai, Hawaii Days 6 & 7 - Hanalei, Waimea Canyon, Hanapepe, Kauai Coffee, Koloa/Poipu & Flight Home

Our last day in Kauai was a very full one. We were flying home that night but wanted to see more of the island and fit in as much as possible.

We attempted to walk down to the beach from our hotel but it was super steep and long, we finally gave up and turned around.  At least we could see the water! 

We checked out and headed to Hanalei for brunch at Hanalei Bread Company (another rec!).

The line was super long and we had a bit of a wait for our food but it was so good and the cafe was a really special one!

I saw another kitty friend.

We did some shopping and walked around to the back of the shopping center to see this stunning view.

A sweet couple took our photo and we took theirs too.

It was time to say Mahalo to Hanalei and the North Shore.

We put the audio tour back on and headed to Waimea Canyon on the western side of the island.

Waimea Canyon is known as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific. It's approximately ten miles long and 3000 feet deep.  The drive up to the top was the white knuckle kind!

Once we made it to the top, we parked and had a bit of a hike to the lookout. It was so incredible!

I'm so glad we got to see it!  We started heading toward the airport but still had many hours to fill so off to more sightseeing!

We stopped in the town of Hanapepe to see the Swinging Bridge.

We wouldn't have known about this landmark if we didn't have the audio tour. 

It was very swingy!  I made it across and back but was happy to be back on solid ground.

We walked through the town and sampled some cookies from Popo's Cookies.

We stopped to get a photo of this Lilo & Stitch mural.   Hanapepe is the inspiration for the town in the Lilo & Stitch movie.

Our next stop was at Kauai Coffee Company in Kalaheo.

We did a self guided walking tour.

Walking through the coffee fields...

We did a tasting and checked out the store and museum.

When there's a giant coffee cup, you get in for a photo!

More coffee beans... (am I the only one thinking of Juan Valdez?)

One last pic at the coffee company with the Kauaian mascot.

We needed to find a place for dinner and headed to the Koloa/Poipu area because we hadn't seen too much of it.

We chose Keoki's Paradise for it's open air dining and lush, tropical surroundings.

I had to have ono one more time.

We were pleasantly surprised to see some live hula dancing from our table.

We got this amazing dessert that they are famous for called Hula Pie. #ohmy

We took a walk after dinner and got to see more live hula.

Here's a little video of the performance. Mesmerizing! 

It was time to head to the airport and return our rental car.   Here we are on the first flight home.  Tired but happy.

The view of Seattle before we landed .

We had a quick layover in the morning and then another flight to JFK.  Phew,  this has been a doozy! Thanks for coming along on our Hawaiian adventure.

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