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Like most trailheads on Kauai, the parking area had many chickens. Jake found them both fascinating and scary.
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Lots of warnings for the Kalalau Trail
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Mileage to various destinations along the Kalalau Trail
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The Kalalau Trail immediately starts very lush
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Shan Shan at the beginning of the Kalalau hike
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View on Kee Beach from the Kalalau Trail
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Group photo with the Na Pail coast. Jake is a bit suspicious.
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Jake's favorite snack is currently papaya. He eats cups of fruits on the hikes.
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Very odd spider we saw along the hike
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Scary looking spider with an interesting web
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Na Pali coast view from the Kalalau Trail. The ridges tower more than 3000ft over the ocean
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Shan Shan with a beautiful lush valley
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View of Hanakapiai beach. The bump behind the beach is 1500ft
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Shan Shan crossing the Hanakapiai stream
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Jake was very concerned about a few stray cats that were hanging out on the beach
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Shan Shan & Jake
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Martin & Jake
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Jungle views along the Kalalau trail
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Jake playing in a muddy pool. Next he put his hands in his face, so that was a nice mess
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Aftermath of getting a bit too muddy
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Snacking to recover from the mud drama
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Jake is very much into pretend play currently, and here he is imaging that his bread is a boat (he is obsessed with boats)
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Throwing rocks in the water at a nice creek
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Bubbles!
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Jake washing his hands
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Jake playing with leaves in the stream (video)
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After serious play you need sandwiches!