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A Special Garden on the Garden Isle

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  Limahuli Gardens - October 8, 2016  We took a family trip to Kauai in October. We visited a number of tourist sites.  This was not really a hike, but the garden is about 1 mile round trip, I guess it could be considered a hike.  Limahuli Gardens is such a treat. The cost for a tourist is $20 to get in and $10 for Kama'aina. Today was Ohana day. The lady said every Saturday is Ohana day and admission would be free. WOW! I was so happy, free admission is always good. Just like the Mob Museum in Las Vegas had free admission on Valentine's Day, we just so happen to go on Valentine's Day. These are great coincidences. The garden is known for these wonderful terraces. They of course were restored, but one can only imagine how beautiful it was back in Old Hawaii, before all the ancient structures came to ruin.  terrace view from lookout The garden is on 17 acres and the hike is about 3/4 mile long. But it does go uphill requiring someone cardio. The divert the water ...