Day Eiwa

The Fern Grotto was our adventure of choice today! This was another place that we hadn't ventured to on previous trips. It wasn't a strenuous, highly active attraction, so that was nice.

We boarded our boat and headed down the Wailua River.

On the way down the river, the tour guide provided some historial information about the area. There were some kayakers and standup paddle boarders on the river as we cruised along..

 

 

As we came into port at the Grotto, we were greeted and led into the Grotto by the Smith Family.

The fren grotto is a beautiful spot. Its is a fern covered, lava rock grotto located on the Wailua River on the eastern side of Kauai. Years ago visitors used to be able to walk up under the grotto and it was actually a popular spot for weddings. But, over the years with multiple hurricanes, the area has been damaged and the State has closed down access to the walkway area.

Weddings are still held here, but they are held on the patio area where we were able to take pictures.

 

 

While we took in the Grotto, the Smith Family (they also put on the Smith Family Luau) serenaded us with the Hawaiian Wedding Song and some hula dancing.