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Throwback Thursdays: The Kilauea Lighthouse on Kaua'i

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The Kilauea Lighthouse on Kaua'i

 

Having spent many years living in New England, I've seen alot of lighthouses, from Cape Cod to Maine. Many of them were still active.

 

On a recent visit to Kaua'i I read about the Kilauea Lighthouse, which we could see across the ocean from our condo in Princeville (bottom close-up photo). It was a must visit, of course. Sadly, it was closed for tourism during that time all the federal parks were closed. But we enjoy the views anyway. Next trip back perhaps we do the tourist thing.

 

The Kilauea Lighthouse on Kaua'i

Close-up of Kilauea Lighthouse seen from Princeville

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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
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Jeff, Lighthouses are just cool.  I've toured several in my life. I am always fascinated by them. Their presence on a cliff outlooking the ocean speaks to my heart.  My inner soul may be a lighthouse 

Mar 24, 2016 01:55 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, Broker, Tacoma Washington 

Good point. When we were there in 2011 it was rainy season, but as you say with intermitten sun. But 2013 was spectacular weather.

Jeff

Mar 24, 2016 02:37 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Great photo Belinda Spillman 

Thanks for adding to the collection. It's a great spot. Did you see all the nene wandering around?

Jeff

Mar 24, 2016 02:38 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

Ha ha. Yeah those roosters are pretty loud and they are everywhere. The geese weren't so bad

Mar 24, 2016 08:21 AM
Belinda Spillman

Yes those darn chickens drove me nuts.  They were very brave.

Mar 24, 2016 02:47 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Kathleen Daniels 

Indeed. There is sort of a mystery about them, yet they served such a useful purpose and as homes for some. I haven't been in more than a couple but always enjoy seeing them. Out here the one at Point Reyes was a spectacular setting! It was a clear dya and we could see the city, too. Such a feeling of remoteness

Jeff

Mar 24, 2016 02:40 AM
John Meussner
Mortgages in AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IN, MD, MN, MT, NC, NJ, NV, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI - Fair Oaks, CA
#MortgageMadeEasy Fair Oaks, CA 484-680-4852

Should've told them you're not a tourist, you're an explorer!  Haha, great pics, it does remind me of the lighthouses back east.

Mar 24, 2016 06:46 AM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I just love lighthouses. They all have amazing settings along the sea. 

Mar 24, 2016 06:55 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

John Meussner 

Ha ha. They had a big sign up that the park was closed. Seems to me this was the 2013 trip. Anyhow, I doubt they would have listened to me

Jeff

Mar 24, 2016 08:23 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Debbie Laity 

I do as well. Always enjoyed seeing them in the fog and with the fog horns

Jeff

Mar 24, 2016 08:39 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

I enjoy our New Hampshire and Maine lighthouses, but haven't been to Hawaii yet. Look forward to going sometime.

Mar 24, 2016 10:50 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Sharon Tara 

Some of my favorite lighthouses are in ME and NH! Fond memories. My favorite islands are Kaua'i and Maui, but have heard very good things about the Big Island!

Jeff

Mar 24, 2016 10:55 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

My extremely fortunate son is currently somewhere near Pearl Harbor. Has been there for work last couple of months. Poor thing missed our New England winter this year. LOL

He better get home soon, his wife is about to drop a baby!

Mar 24, 2016 10:59 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Sharon Tara 

Hard to feel sorry for him. He needs to get home to his wife right away!! Hie employer should understand that!

Jeff

Mar 24, 2016 12:19 PM
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Hi Jeff Dowler CRS ,  That photo reminds me of a painting I did about 40 years ago.  That was before I started taking photos of my paintings.  It was on a cliff on Lake Superior.

Mar 24, 2016 01:28 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Larry Johnston 

Thanks for stopping by. Sorry we can see a photo of your painting, but it's cool that this serves as a reminder. There is something about lighthouses that appeals to lots of people, including painters and photographers!

Jeff

Mar 24, 2016 02:11 PM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Jeff ...

Couple of great photos and Belinda is a hoot adding one that's so similar.

Mar 24, 2016 05:21 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much for sharing your experience and your wonderful photographs.

Mar 24, 2016 11:31 PM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

The lighthouses of Hawaii are not things you do hear about.  Very nice photos.

Mar 25, 2016 06:33 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Robert 'VEGAS BOB' Swetz 

Thanks for visiting. I'm glad Belinda shared her shot, too. Fun to see different perspectives. Next time I plan to tour it

Jeff

Mar 25, 2016 06:41 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Thanks for coming by to look Roy Kelley . My photography skills need some work but they were fun to take and a nice memory

Jeff

Mar 25, 2016 06:42 AM
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

That is a beautiful photograph Jeff! It serves to keep ships off those dangerous cliffs and jutting land! Very awesome picture!

Mar 25, 2016 01:11 PM