16 June 2016

Swamp on Top of the World

Alaka’i Swamp Trail, Kōkeʻe State Park, Kauai

In the bosom of Volcano. HIGH UP. Where Clouds like to hang around. Perennial Watering. And Alaka’i is born.

Alaka’i Swamp Trail: Enter and Close the Door

Alaka’i Swamp Trail: Come Closer

Alaka’i Swamp Trail: Thriving in Colors. I wonder why humans like to dress in black?

Alaka’i Swamp Trail: Fern Trees. Wiggly Horizon. Clouds Lurking.

Alaka’i Swamp Trail: ‘Ohi’a and Uluhe. In their Own Ways.

Alaka’i Swamp Trail: Those Sparkles from the Sun know where to land

Alaka’i Swamp Trail: Kilohana Lookout. High Up!

Alaka’i Swamp Trail: On Top of the World



 

Alaka’i Swamp Trail: I feel Embraced

Alaka’i Swamp Trail: Moss People. Weaving around.

Alaka’i Swamp Trail: Clouds rising with wind

Alaka’i Swamp Trail: On the Ground

Alaka’i Swamp Trail: An Alien Here. Charms with its Looks and Scents.

Alaka’i Swamp Trail: Thank You for the Privilege

Alaka’i Swamp Trail: Back to the Trailhead. Cliffs of Waimea Canyon in View.