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trumpetfish, a slipper lobster, lots of black Maui, Hawaii and Lanai, and it is all
sea cucumbers, and a huge variety of fish wonderful.
of all kinds. As I parked there were a Kauai has a certain vibrant feel to it. This
group of four scuba divers getting “vibe” and Kauai's amazing beauty makes
themselves ready to dive in. I was in the it one of the most wonderful destinations
water for 30 minutes looking at in the world. If I was pressed to admit
everything before they finally got in. which Hawaiian Island I like the most, it
Then, as they were diving around this would be hard to say, but I would be
shallow area, to a depth of only 20 to 25 tempted to blurt out “Kauai!” When I go
feet, I was back and forth, up and down, to Kauai for mapping purposes or just to
in every corner of the reef for the whole snorkel or scuba dive, I look around at the
hour that they were in the water. They had gorgeous scenery - which is basically
gotten out and put all of their scuba gear everywhere you go on Kauai - and it feels
in the car and were gone before I even got like an emotional, spiritual experience.
out. It was winter, so the water Kauai is difficult to explain, and there are
temperature was only 74 degrees, so I was not enough words in any language to truly
getting cold, otherwise I would have kept describe how it looks and feels. I love
going. Plus, eventually I was hungry for Kauai.
some Hawaiian food!
The Hawaiian Islands are the most remote
I found that Kauai's shallow dive spots, place on earth. That is, the Hawaiian
such as the Prince Kuhio Park area, Poipu, Islands are further from any continent
Kee Beach, Anini, Tunnels and others, are than any other islands in the world. Since
probably better to dive with snorkel gear Kauai is the furthest north and west of any
rather than scuba equipment. That is, of of the main islands, that makes it the very
course, if you are a good snorkeler. I don't most remote island in the world. Diving in
have a great breath holding ability, and I Kauai therefore is diving in
love to scuba dive, but this shallow diving extraordinarily remote and pristine
in Kauai, completely unencumbered by waters.
scuba gear, is just so relaxing and fun. On
a Kauai South Shore calm winter's day I Note that the magnificent Na Pali Coast
could have spent all day. As it was I think has its share of diving experiences to offer
I covered at least a half mile of territory, as well. When tourists take one of Kauai's
and took dozens of 30 to 40 second dives numerous and highly recommended tour
to look in crevices, under ledges, in and boats to the Na Pali coast, the scenery is
around coral heads, and to check out the stunning. Then, when the boat is moored
fish close up. I've done the same on Oahu, or anchored near some Na Pali Coast reef,
