The Legend of the Spouting Horn

On our trip to Kauai May 10, 2008 we took so many pictures and videos of different natural scenic wonders. One of them was Waimea Canyon on Kauai - It Took My Breath Away....Literally and now I am bringing another wonderful awesome site.

The Spouting Horn is located on Lawa'i (La Va ee) Road near Poipu (Poeepoo) Beach on the island of Kauai.

What is a Spouting Horn?  It is the name of this 'blowhole'. A blowhole occurs when the ocean water rushes under the lava shelf and bursts up through an opening to the top of the lava shelf.

As every wave breaks and the water rushes through underneath another 'spray' occurs. If at the right time of the day a beautiful array of rainbow colors occurs through the spray and sunlight.

This particular blowhole makes loud groaning noises and the legend is:

• The coast was guarded by a large lizard or Mo'o and the Mo'o ate everyone who tried to fish or swim in this area
• One day a man named Liko entered the water and the Mo'o started chasing him
• Liko swam under the lava shelf and escaped up through the small opening
• The Mo'o got stuck trying to chase Liko and the groans are said to be Mo'o crying from hunger & pain.

Below is the short video where I caught the spray coming from beneath the lava shelf. WooHoo!

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