Today I'm linking to Saturday Photo Hunt, I know, I know I'm a day late!!
The theme of the week was "Bridge". Now the following photos are not technically of a bridge in the ordinary sense, but I think this pineapple dumping pier resembles a bridge. Hope you enjoy the shots and the brief story.
When one thinks of Hawaii pineapple probably comes to mind.
Just north of where we live you will find the Kauai Pineapple Dump Pavilion (it's located on the Coconut Coast Path). Years ago, this was where the Hawaiian Canneries Company would dump their pineapple waste. The waste was hauled from the cannery by rail from Kapa`a to the end of this concrete pier and dumped into the ocean. Unfortunately the waste would travel several miles back to Kapa`a and attract fish and sharks :( not to mention the odor of decaying pineapple.
Would you consider that the circle of life?!?!?
Please join us for Saturday Photo Hunt....next weeks theme is "intricate"
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That is beautiful! I love the story behind it and yes, I consider it bridge-like!!!
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What an interesting story and beautiful photos.
ReplyDeletelovely story. it is always fascinating to hear stories behind structures.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting find! Nice to hear the history behind this very photogenic pier. Over the years I've seen more interesting gates and fences on my visits to your State...
ReplyDeleteIt does make for a great place to take photos!
ReplyDeleteWow. That is very pretty. I was a day late with my post, too! :)
ReplyDeleteI will be there in June for sure. This is a good place to shoot. May be you can join me for a day of shooting! I love these photos.
ReplyDeleteInteresting, what do they do with their pineapple waste now?
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