This is my first trip to Hawaii. Ever. But I have dreamed of Hawaii ever since I heard that song “Happy Hawaii” .. Thanks to Abba and this song that my images grew, and my longing became a journey, not only a dream.
I wanted to avoid the most touristy places and I chose Kaua’i. My wish was to live the Island Life, explore the beaches and the wild nature, as far away out in the Pacific Ocean possible. Kaua´i is the oldest of the 8 islands, and probably the most powerful of them all. It magnetizes. People come here and they meet them selves, leaving with a greater knowledge and inner understanding.
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Bildet er lånt fra www.wallup.net
I want to go back, and pretty soon I will share a blog about the special and wonderful energy on the Island. But first of all here are 10 things you have to do – WHEN – you go to Kauaì!!
1. Watch the Sunrise on the East side of the Island- every day!
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So many seeking souls approach the ocean to see the beautiful sunrise in the morning, taking the time to meditate and enjoy this wonder, again and again..
2. Buy local Coconut
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In front of my favourite Cafe- Hippie Cafe in Kapa´a!!
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Healthy, tasty, what is better than follow the rhythm of the nature and climate when it comes to food… After all Coconut is a tropical food
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They are all over the place, and you can even send your private postcard on a Coconut from Hawaii….
3. Beachcombing
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The beach is covered by seaglass – it´s almost worth the trip….
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My treasures from Glass Beach. They will be used in the bracelets and in dreamcatchers..
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There´s not too much shells on these beaches, but if you do some research you will find some treasures in Kapaà… a holy moment, at least for me
4. Play golf by the Ocean
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New Golf course by the Ocean, the ambience is a mixture of Hawaii and Japan. Ocean Course Hokuala
5. Yoga by the Beach
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It´s easy to book classes through the “MindBody” app. This class was healing and , energising by the beach in front of the Marriot Hotel in Lihue
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Opplevelsen ved bukten var fantastisk. Kjenn den magnetiske kraften fra Moder Jord.
6. Buy Lei (flowers)
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They are between 10-15 dollar and smells fresh. They use many of the flowers to produce perfume and soaps. Use them as necklace and be a beach girl
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Put your “lei” in the fridge during the night and they will last longer
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It feels good to be a flower girl at Hawaii
7. Beach biking
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On the Eastside of Kaua `i there are lots of biking trails either on the sand or on the promenades
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Life is good by the sea!
8. Helicopter over the Island
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Such an adventure to experience the Island from the sky and spot unreachable treasures
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They call it “The Grand Canyon” and many Hollywood movies has been made here, one of them is Jurassic Park
9. Hiking
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Lots of exciting trails, some of them takes you up to 3 days and you might end up on an exotic beach some where…
10. Watch Sunstes on the Southside of the Island
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This sunset is from Beach House Restaurant in Poipu. Book table in advance if you want to join a dinner while watching the sun god down
I hope this gave you lots of good vibes and wishes to approach a different kind of holiday next time where you also feed your soul
Best wishes
Monica
Photo Golf course: http://www.prnewswire.com
Nature: http://www.kauaiexclusive.com