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31. Lol. I heard something about a hurricane, but didn't catch all of it. Thanks...

Sat Jun 8, 2013, 01:49 AM

Jun 2013

Indeed Hawaii has been one story after another of ecological disaster induced by introduced species. The original flora and fauna of the islands was quite different. You aren't kidding about free range, they are numerous even in more remote areas and on forest trails.

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Hawaii vacation blog... [View all] Locut0s Jun 2013 OP

Sounds wonderful.......have a blast! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2013 #1

More short but sweet hopefully... Locut0s Jun 2013 #3

get yourself some rest tonight fizzgig Jun 2013 #2

So far pretty good... Locut0s Jun 2013 #5

My only suggestion HarveyDarkey Jun 2013 #4

I thank yee. nt Locut0s Jun 2013 #6

I sugest that you don't pee in the pool this trip . olddots Jun 2013 #7

My only suggestion is to post pix if you can! Rhiannon12866 Jun 2013 #8

Will post pics when I get back... Locut0s Jun 2013 #9

Great! We can also have that to look forward to! Rhiannon12866 Jun 2013 #10

Quit talking to us 1983law Jun 2013 #11

My brother took a submarine ride but applegrove Jun 2013 #12

Yes, Maui has the sub ride. Arugula Latte Jun 2013 #14

I used to love being underwater. Everything is applegrove Jun 2013 #15

A few suggestions Arugula Latte Jun 2013 #13

Hi Arugula! You have some great suggestions.. when were Cha Jun 2013 #17

Hi Cha! Arugula Latte Jun 2013 #20

Aloha Locut0s.. I'm here on Kaua'i now... been back Cha Jun 2013 #16

Maybe a vacation is just what you needed. Tobin S. Jun 2013 #18

I divide my vacation planning into 4 categories: avebury Jun 2013 #19

Kaua'i has its own brand of coffee. KamaAina Jun 2013 #48

Second day... Locut0s Jun 2013 #21

I think that started when the hurricane (Iniki) blew a lot of chickens out of their coops Arugula Latte Jun 2013 #27

Lol. I heard something about a hurricane, but didn't catch all of it. Thanks... Locut0s Jun 2013 #31

Yes. There is very, very little "native" vegetation there. Arugula Latte Jun 2013 #37

Third day... Locut0s Jun 2013 #22

Sounds like a wonderful time for all of you, my dear Locut0s! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2013 #23

Stayed at Poipu with family about 50 years ago, elleng Jun 2013 #24

Yes it's beautiful but the area is now fairly developed... Locut0s Jun 2013 #25

I was there in the late 70s. Arugula Latte Jun 2013 #28

Sorry I don't recall the traffic light(s,) elleng Jun 2013 #29

Yeah Poipu is now a rich and ritzy area :( nt Locut0s Jun 2013 #32

Suck up the expense and TAKE THE HELICOPTER RIDE!!!!! DFW Jun 2013 #26

+100! zappaman Jun 2013 #30

Thank you. I'll see if I can squeeze it in but no promises. But... Locut0s Jun 2013 #33

We didn't have a lot of time on Kaua'i, but the Big Island.... DFW Jun 2013 #36

Fourth day (with some bad camera phone panoramas)... Locut0s Jun 2013 #34

Note don't feed the roosters... Locut0s Jun 2013 #35

Your panoramas look great to me! Beautiful scenery... CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2013 #38

Why thank you Peggy! Beautiful indeed... Locut0s Jun 2013 #41

OMG! Not "crappy" at all! Rhiannon12866 Jun 2013 #46

Fifth day - Disaster at sea... Locut0s Jun 2013 #39

Welcome aboard the yellow submarine! Tobin S. Jun 2013 #40

Sixth day - snorkeling success! Locut0s Jun 2013 #42

I'm so glad you had snoreling success! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2013 #43

Thanks Peggy. Indeed I plan on posting pics... Locut0s Jun 2013 #44

Seventh day - Jungle trek... Locut0s Jun 2013 #45

What an experience, marvelous description! Rhiannon12866 Jun 2013 #47

Eighth and final day - botanical gardens... Locut0s Jun 2013 #49

You have really had a very special trip, my dear Locut0s! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2013 #51

But .... AnneD Jun 2013 #50