Frolicking in the Tropical Mist of Hanalei

A few miles to the north of our condo in Princeville is the small town of Hanalei. It's a gorgeous place, sitting between the stately backdrop of Kauai's wet mountains and some beautiful crescent beaches on Hanalei Bay.

Aside from being found on the island of Kauai, the town of Hanalei shows up in song lyrics to a childhood favorite I'm sure you've heard.

In the song, 'Puff the Magic Dragon', it goes..."Puff the magic dragon lives by the sea, and frolics in the autumn mist in a town called HANA-LEE". The author took poetic license by mispronouncing the town's name, but Hanalei is indeed the place where Puff the Magic Dragon frolicked in.

Mary and I kept a close eye out for any dragons and while what we did see was otherworldy in terms of beauty, we didn't sadly didn't witness any winged reptilians. Maybe next time..