16.20 Kauai Na Pali Coast, Nu'a'lolo Valley Trail, a true wonder and 'toughie'.
One of the most spectacular coastlines, a struggle to get there and back, too. Our turn-around-point unless we wanted to try the 'big splash. We spotted this mountain from nearly two miles away, it always looked just 'over the hill' (unlike the editor). This was our second hike in the Garden Isle, perhaps one of the most beautiful spots to visit. Unfortunately, it is only accessible by foot thus precluding many visitors a view of incredible, rugged beauty. One can hire a boat or helicopter to gain access to a degree although we would think one only catches a glimpse that way. At $250 a ride in a whirlybird for less than a minute in the alcove is some 'bang (whimper) for your buck'. The poorer folks sweat much more but rise the 1,700 feet a little wealthier, we think. We also do not want to say too much about this wonderful spot for we have known to have raised the ire of some Capetonians in the past. We think Cape Town is a delightful looking c...