Aloha fellow bloggers and readers! 

This semester I am going to take you on an in depth geographical exploration of my favorite Hawaiian island, Kauai.  Kauai has varying climatic zones and diverse geological formations.  The origins of these sights sparked my interest prior to my first visit to this island.  

(Mt. Waialeale)

The annual high level of rainfall creates lush tropical plant life.  This is why Kauai is nicknamed the “Garden Isle.”  In fact, Mt. Waialeale receives an average of 460 inches of rainfall a year.  As a result this area is classified as one of the "wettest" places on the Earth, which I find truly fascinating.  I am excited to delve into the different geographical and ecological aspects of this island from its unique coral reefs to its highest mountain peaks.  Bring your bathing suit, sunscreen, hiking shoes and join me in an adventure of a lifetime!   

                                               (Spouting Horn, a natural lava tube aka a blow hole) 

(The Napali Coast) 

(Waimea Canyon, also known as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific)