Sunday, February 20, 2011
Glass Beach
Imagine a beach covered in weathered beach glass. Well, it exists on Kauai and today we went for a visit. I had heard of this beach the last time we were here, but hadn't taken the time to figure out where it was. After doing a little Internet research, I found the directions:
Go to Port Allen, turn left at the last street before the port, and locate the oil refinery -- the beach is right below. Sure enough. We hiked the short distance to the beach and B.I.N.G.O. a beach of glass. In doing my research, it sounds like some days there are bigger chunks of glass than other days depending on weather conditions, tides, etc. I didn't find any large pieces of beach glass, but the entire beach was covered not in sand, but finely ground pieces of glass. It was glorious. I only had a small plastic bag pilfered from the glove box of the rental car, so I filled 'er up and plan to return later in the week . . . with a very large bag AND first thing in the morning.
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It's so fun to do and find the little things. My kind of vacation.
get me an air ticket quick...! Must admit that is what l miss about the beaches in the Bahamas. I was always finding sea glass. I wish l had not taken it so much for granted then as now l would love some!HaxxGlad you are having a great time. Suoer to see the gorgeous images of you bithxxlynda and Tony says" Hi" xx
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