2021 • Kaua’i
July 9, 2021 to July 16, 2021
In 2020, we had a trip planned to Kaua’i, but due to the lockdowns, we had to cancel and postpone the trip. For much of 2020 and early 2021, it seemed like the rescheduled trip for 2021 might not happen, but as conditions got better, it became clear that we would be able to make it to the Aloha State. We were also lucky because we did not have to take a COVID test before going; in fact, the rules were just changed right before we were scheduled to leave. Once we arrived, it was clear that the pandemic had taken its toll on the island economy, but things were slowly starting to reopen. Luckily, most of the time, we were planning on just relaxing on the beach, so it did not much matter that many shops and restaurants were still closed or had limited capacity. What was notable about this trip was the sheer number of turtles that I came across while snorkeling along the coast—I had never encountered so many! Also, the drive that we did through the Waimea Canyon State Park towards the overlook of the Nā Pali coastline was definitely a highlight. No matter which island you visit, you are almost guaranteed to have a great time in Hawai’i!
