Backing up after the sea kayaking on Sunday I was going to head off to hike the Kalalau Trial on the Na Pali coast. I'd already organised a camping permit the previous day and had brought a $20 tent at Wal Mart (label say's idea for children!). Little did I know at this stage that the hike would turn out to be memorable not only for the breath taking scenery and physical difficulty but as probably the most expensive overnight hike I've ever been on. The Kalalau ...

Today I knocked off one of the activities I wanted to do while I am here in Kaua'i. The Na Pali coast is a rugged (but beautiful) section of the northern coast of Kaua'i. The guided Kayak trip along it was rated by National Geographic as the second best adventure tour in the world - this I had to attempt. The trip along the Na Pali coast is a 17-mile paddle and not for the feint hearted. From the moment I turned up at the outfittert to book the trip they emphasis...