Kauai or Maui?

[Footbag]

Originally Posted by mrreindeer

Oh man, you didn't read your 'Kauai Revealed' guidebook...always take PLENTY of water (and shrimp) with you on every hike! I think we did that hike too...it was the first 'hike' you get to once you hit Waimea Canyon...was about 2 miles...first part was through some forest...second part was along some exposed boulders and ended up at some pools, one of which was the top of the waterfall if I'm remembering correctly...just watch that edge!

Didja hit Jo-Jo's Shave Ice after Shrimp Station?

That's the hike! Downhill all the way there uphill all the way back! One think I've learned about Hawaii is that there is a beware sign when you enter the country, besides that, you're on your own.

No shave ice for me. We did pick up some great granola at a place that was right across from the Shrimp Station. And I'm not really a granola guy!

Originally Posted by Footbag

That's the hike! Downhill all the way there uphill all the way back! One think I've learned about Hawaii is that there is a beware sign when you enter the country, besides that, you're on your own.

Yep! And yep, that's it! mrsreindeer was fightin' me all the way...but damn it, the view of the canyon from that waterfall pool was incredible!

[md4958]

Originally Posted by Footbag

No shave ice for me. We did pick up some great granola at a place that was right across from the Shrimp Station. And I'm not really a granola guy!

Shave ice with vanilla ice cream is probably one of the greatest frozen concoctions known to man.

we hit up one shack on the road to Hana (recommended in Maui revealed) that I can still taste... I wish I could bottle that chit and take it home with me!!

Originally Posted by MikeyC

I'm guessing a lot of people who have only been to Maui are chiming in. If you've only ever been to Maui I guess it seems like a great place, but IMO and I'm guessing yours too Kauai blows it away.

I thought the same thing...and I totally agree.

Originally Posted by md4958

Shave ice with vanilla ice cream is probably one of the greatest frozen concoctions known to man.

we hit up one shack on the road to Hana (recommended in Maui revealed) that I can still taste... I wish I could bottle that chit and take it home with me!!

MMMmmmm.....only thing better is Shave Ice with Macadamia Nut ice cream!!! I haven't hit that shack but man, the best Shave Ice I had in Maui was in the Kihei / Wailea area....Toby's....line out the door! Awesome stuff.

Fortunately, I've found a place out here in Gardena, CA that serves up equally authentic and yummy Shave Ice...seriously puts a few places I've been to in Hawaii to shame. 4Real. Teri Hawaii is the place, over on Artesia Blvd. right by the 110 Freeway onramp.

Regarding the Big Island...it's nice, you're right....but Kauai is still the best IMO.

[Stig]

Wishing I could afford to visit either one right now. 15 gegrees in CT today.

[dannyboy]

If you come to Maui we can herf and I can play tour guide for you. PM me if you want any info on where to stay/what to do. Haven't been to Kauai yet, but I know that there is lots to do on Maui that avoids crowds and "touristy" places, if you know where to look. Lots of awesome hikes and good snorkeling, since thats what you're into. The whales are amazing, went diving two days ago and the whales singing was actually vibrating my chest cavity...really freakin cool!