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Secret Spot

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Harmony

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The Blue Room

FOUND: Todays New York Times Travel section.  www.nytimes.com

FACTS: The Blue Room, located in a wet cave just before the end of the road on Kauai’s North Shore, is one of the island’s many unusual geological formations. Similar to the Blue Grotto on Capri in Italy, sunlight shining through the clear waters creates an otherworldly blue light inside the cave.

The water in the wet caves comes from underground springs that eventually feed into the ocean. The water level in the caves are effected by the tide. Viewing in the Blue Room is best during high tide as the sunlight has a narrower opening into the chamber and more of the blue color is reflected.

Some things to keep in mind, there is a short hike to the cave and bacteria, such as leptospirosis is often present. You will see a sign posted nearby that states the hazard and states "No Swimming." But, if you are going to go anyway be aware that the water is very cold and in the Blue Room there is NOTHING to hold onto so you will have to tread water the entire time you are there. You will want to wear reef shoes to provide grip on the slippery lava rock.

DIRECTIONS:
From Ha'ena, take Highway 560 west. Both wet caves are located on the left just before Mile Marker #10, past the Ha'ena Beach Park. A short trail uphill leads to this cave.

REACTION: Mm, cant wait to go get a healthy dose of leptospirosis