Maui
Docking in Kahului Bay on the island of Maui.
Today we are heading out on the "Road to Hana." In our rental car, five of us are heading out on a day long adventure to conquer over 600 hairpin turns, 54 narrow bridges, and awesome views. Our first stop was to one of the many beach parks dotting the coastline. Here's Wendy, Pam and Jane enjoying the views and watching the surfers.
Sea turtle nestled on the beach.
One of the many surfers hanging "ten" at the beach park.
Kaumahina State Wayside Overlook of Keanae Point
Wendy, Pam, Jane and I taking a short hike
There are so many beautiful flowers here in Hawaii, there is no way that I will ever know what they all are. These flowers are back dropped by the awesome blue water of the Pacific.
Enjoy the beautiful flowers, plants, and water pools we came across at the Keanae Arboretum.
And the coconut tree!
More beautiful scenes along Hana Highway.
And unusual plants and flowers.
Pam, Jane and Wendy thinking about taking the plunge into the waterfall and pools.
On our next stop along the Hana Highway, we spotted these two Mongoose on our short hike to the Pools of Oheo. Mongoose, which were introduced to Maui to control the rat population, became a menace to endangered ground nesting birds and their eggs.
Another unusual tree on our hike.
The outlet for the Pools of Oheo or the Seven Sacred Pools.
Taking in the awesome beauty of the seven pools.
Cathy, Jane and Wendy checking out the seven pools.
The view near the pools.
The pools consist of various waterfalls and pools cascading down from the mountains. We drove over the bridge above.
This coconut tree is loaded!!
View of the pools from the bridge.
One of the many local residents that roam the islands. They too have become a nuisance.
Tea leaves growing along the highway.
Another magnificent Pacific view!!
Wendy and Amy heading into the historic Hasegawa General Store.
Wananalua Congregational Church, ca. 1842
The beauty of the countryside, Amen!
More waterfalls along the Hana Highway
Taro fields on this peninsula.
Taro plants
Black sand beach
Spectacular views!!
And that is how we spent Day 3.
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