Hanalei Bay- a love hate relationship

We rolled into Hanalei after our overnight passage and it was hate at first sight. This was supposed to be one of the most beautiful anchorages in the world and we hated it… The water was a murky brown, it was cloudy and rainy and a north wind was pushing in 4 foot rollers into the bay. The current frequently left us abeam to the waves and we would roll so hard it was enough to make you want to jump over board. Except you didn’t because the was was so murky you could see your feet in ankle deep water and it was cold from all the river run off. Plus it rained for like 3 days non stop. This for our last week in Hawaii!! We contemplated moving the boat to the drier side of the island but instead rented a car. Then we moved into more sheltered water, set a stern anchor and things got much better. Before we left Hanalei Bay had dried up and turned into the most beautiful bay in the world. The water was turquoise, the mountains had hundred foot water falls snaking down them and the weather was warm. Being the wet side we still had several showers each day but they were brief and the sun came out between. So glad we stayed!

We also loved Kaua’i with its small town vibe (although it did still have a Costco!). We drove over most of the island, checking out WImea Canyon, Tunnels Beach, and finishing off the trip with surf lesson.  That was probably the highlight! I totally loved it and our instructor was awesome.

All too soon it was time for Fynn, Bowen and I to board a plane and head back to Vancouver while Kolby and crew sail to Alaska. Funny that my first venture into single parenting with two kids will be a 12 hour journey on two planes…