First day of 2015 – let’s go kayaking in Kauai! The more adventurous of the group (everyone but Rob, Karen Ann, and Kenzie) wanted to go kayaking or paddle boarding on the Hanalei River. We rented kayaks at Dock Dynasty (funny, huh?) and the two paddle boarders decided to kayak with the rest of the group, since we were headed down the river for a couple hours. It was so beautiful and we had a great time, squeezing through a few tight spots and enduring a couple downpours in the early part of the trip. As we paddled up stream, we passed banana trees, coconut trees, egret nests, a bridge, ferns, and other flora and fauna. At one point, the water was sprinkled with yellow hibiscus flowers as though we were walking up the aisle behind the flower girl in a wedding. Jake, Natalie, Hailey, Lexi, Michael and I had single kayaks; only Brian and Brittney were in a tandem. We paddled a total of about 4 miles and went as far as we could without having to get out and drag the kayaks over the bottom of the river. Jake led the pack, acting as our scout and forging through some very tight spots!
Coconut trees!
Tight squeeze.
I love a parade!
Jake – our scout and most seasoned kayaker!
beautiful!
Hawaiian graffiti under the bridge.
Hailey and Lexi – sisters.
Natalie should be a kayak model!
Jake hiding out in the trees, waiting for some other kayakers to pass..
Brian and Brittney.
Michael and me (you can’t see me because I am taking the pictures) — slow and steady (the elders of the group).
Safari So Good 
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