Wailua Falls

In Hawaii rain brings two distinct things, rainbows and waterfalls.  Because it rains a little bit on the island of Kauai (wettest place on the planet is here) there happens to be a few of each.  One of the days during our trip we went up to Wailua Falls.  It happens to be only a few miles from the island's largest city Lihue.  So it's within easy reach of many visitors.

This 80-foot waterfall is located close to the roadside lookout/end of the road which makes for easy enjoyment.  If anyone remembers the Tv show Fantasy Island, they were made famous when it was featured in the opening scene of the popular television show.  The falls can change dramatically depending on the rainfall.  Fortunately we went during a rainy period on the island.

Oh and bye the way.... be aware of the chicken!!!!!

Ok here is the deal.  This is not meant by any means to make any Hawaiians mad.  I am afterall a resident of these beautiful islands.  However one could be fooled by what the state bird is.  If you Google "Hawaii State Bird" it returns The Nene aka. The Hawaiian Goose.  It is a beautiful looking bird which was at the brink of extinction.  On my trip to Kauai none were to be seen though.  However, there happened to be a TON of wild chickens roaming around.  Everywhere.  You could be driving on a deserted country road, stopped at a stop light or just observing one of the many waterfalls but you could count on one thing.... Chickens.

Anyways it was kind of cool to see the wild chickens roaming everywhere.  Plus it was funny when my 3 year old called them "Crazy Little Chickens".  Gotta love the Disney movie "Chicken Little" for that.