​Thinking it was supposed to start raining around 2:00 p.m., we set out early and drove to Spouting Horn. Spouting Horn is located on the South Shore, and it is where the water meets the rocks. “The Poʻipū surf channels into a natural lava tube here and releases a huge spout of water that can reach as high as 50 feet into the air”. It was amazing to watch the water shoot up through the hole in the lava bed.  You can even hear it right before the spout happens.

We walked around for a while and then headed up to Waimea Canyon.  This canyon is known as the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific.” The first overlook we stopped at was breathtaking . After reading the sign, we realized it was the Napali Coast. We were all excited because at least we had an opportunity to see this amazing coast. We were not going to see it by water due to the canceled cruise, we at least saw it by land.  It was breathtaking!

Our second stop of the day was at Pu’u Hinahina Lookout the views were still breathtaking. This was our first look at the Waimea Canyon--amazing! The Waimea Canyon went on for miles, and it was incredible to know that it was all formed from lava.  Our third and final stop of Waimea Canyon lookout allowed us even more spectacular views.   

By this time, we were all starving. We found this little eatery place called Island Tacos.  It was a very interesting local place.  The wide front porch was set up with tables and chairs.  You went in a small entry way, chose your meal from the menu written on a chalk board,  paid for it, then found a seat.  If one was not available, there were a couple of picnic tables in front of the building.  Luckily for us table space cleared as we ordered.  It was a very popular place

Then we headed back to the hotel for some pool time.  Mary Ellen and I hung out a little while longer after the others. We decided it was time for a good Hawaiian drink.  We went to the pool bar and ordered a Lava Flow, which was a pina colada with strawberries.  It was very refreshing. We ate dinner on our patio, so that we could look at the ocean. Birds and chickens hung close by to grab any crumbs.