Kayaking Wailua 

Kauai's native son, "Charlie," lead us down the beautiful "Wailua" (meaning: Two Waters) river. At the end, you hike to waterfall. Then, you do battle with natives.

Safety First... dork.
Safety First... dork.
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That was the last time I saw the front of Tasha's head for 2 hours.
That was the last time I saw the front of Tasha's head for 2 hours.
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She almost NEVER sees the front of her own head.
She almost NEVER sees the front of her own head.
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Paddle faster, the japanese are gaining on us!
Paddle faster, the japanese are gaining on us!
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Charlie fills us in on how this is the river into which Indiana Jones jumps in
Charlie fills us in on how this is the river into which Indiana Jones jumps in "The Temple of Doom!" This only makes Charlie seem cooler.
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After convincing everyone else that the dead flower floating down the river was a one-of-a-kind treasure, Alex had to chuckle a bit.
After convincing everyone else that the dead flower floating down the river was a one-of-a-kind treasure, Alex had to chuckle a bit.
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This flower has a 24-hour life cycle. It blooms yellow in the morning, turns orange in the afternoon, and deepens in color to red at dusk. Then it falls off. This one is headed out to sea.
This flower has a 24-hour life cycle. It blooms yellow in the morning, turns orange in the afternoon, and deepens in color to red at dusk. Then it falls off. This one is headed out to sea.
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We never escaped the feeling that the river had eyes.
We never escaped the feeling that the river had eyes.
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Here's what a water camera can do in low light from a distance.
Here's what a water camera can do in low light from a distance.
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These were the best smiles we could muster considering we had been lost in the jungle for 3 days with nothing but SPAM to eat.
These were the best smiles we could muster considering we had been lost in the jungle for 3 days with nothing but SPAM to eat.
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Water. Falling.
Water. Falling.
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Still falling.
Still falling.
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When good waterfalls go bad. Next on FOX!
When good waterfalls go bad. Next on FOX!
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I've always wondered how baby chickens die in the rain... I came very close to finding out.
I've always wondered how baby chickens die in the rain... I came very close to finding out.
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Luckily my left arm is 6 inches longer than an average man's. We never have to go without a
Luckily my left arm is 6 inches longer than an average man's. We never have to go without a "couples" shot.
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Just checking. The waterfall is still there.
Just checking. The waterfall is still there.
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Charlie gets tough when other river tours stumble onto his turf. They won't be back any time soon after receiving a vicious splashing like that! The Hula girls, though, will be looking for Charlie's number.
Charlie gets tough when other river tours stumble onto his turf. They won't be back any time soon after receiving a vicious splashing like that! The Hula girls, though, will be looking for Charlie's number.
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