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March 22, 2006 By: Betty Ramsey, LEOASC/BETT R Passport Destination: Maui and Kauai Packing Round 1. At 727 square miles, Maui is the SECOND largest of the main Hawaiian Islands. 2. Mount Waialeale, in the middle of Kauai, is said to be the WETTEST place on earth. 3 This famous Maui volcano is the focal point of a national park with the same name. HALEKALA 4. These are all among the top ten beaches on Kauai except GRAY'S BEACH . 5. This former whaling town is called "the pulse of Maui". LAHAINA 6. This is the main drag of Lihue, the largest city on Kauai. RICE STREET Picture: sea water coming up from rocky coast Departure Round 1. This fruit is the main ingredient in lilikoi chiffon pie, a Kauai specialty. PASSION FRUIT 2. On February 18, Maui was the site of "The Great WHALE Festival." 3. All of these movies were filmed on Kauai except TEARS OF THE SUN . 4. Kauai`s WAILUA River is the only navigable river in Hawaii. 5. Maui's HO'OKIPA Beach has become Hawaii's premier windsurfing spot. Picture: large peak with a deep green valley On Tour 1. The city of Lihue got its start as a SUGAR plantation town. 2 Pu'u keka'a, a large promontory off Maui's Ka'anap (?????)(spirits or something) LEFT THIS WORLD . 3. Kauai is noted for its many spas where you can enjoy a "lomilomi." What is it? POLYNESIAN MASSAGE 4. The road to HANA on Maui is said to be the most spectacular coastal drive in Hawaii. 5. The waters along Maui's western coastline are birthing grounds for HUMPBACK whales in winter. 6. A "captain's bridge" balcony and a SLANTED FLOOR are unusual features of Lihue Lutheran Church. 7. This submerged volcanic crater of Maui's southwest coast is a top site for diving and snorkeling. MOLOKINI Picture: waterfall 8. The flower and color that represent Maui are the lokelani "cottage rose" and PINK . 9. The popular windsurfing town of Pa'ia, on east Maui, is noted for its unique SHOPS . 10. Kauai's Hikina akala heiau is a/an TEMPLE that dates back to about 1200 A.D. 11. Hale Pa`ahoa PRISON in Lahana is now open as a museum. 12. Kauai's NA PALI COAST State Park is named for its beautiful rugged cliffs. Bonus Question One Kauai's landmark WAIMEA Canyon is called the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific." Bonus Question Two Where on the map of the Hawaiian Islands is Kauai found? Area 1 Picture: large rock in the ocean with beach and palm trees Slide Show 1. This famous blowhole is the big attraction at NAKALELE Point in west Maui. 2. This landmark, a rock pinnacle that rises to 2250 feet, is named for the daughter of Maui. IAO NEEDLE 3. Hawaii's Hanakati'ai Falls are named after a Menehune PRINCESS . 4. The 636-foot-high rise above the Bay of Maui's west side is called KAHAKULOA . Clues for next destination: Bavaria Frankfort Hamburg Romantic Road |