Hawaiian Coastlines
Posted in Travel on Dec 22nd, 2009
I spent a lot of time on Maui taking pictures of the ocean.
The north shore is wild and full of drama:
But the southern coastline is breathtaking in the morning:
…and peaceful in the evening.
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Haleakala Crater
Posted in Travel on Dec 18th, 2009
We visited Haleakala Crater and were utterly gobsmacked. [I've been looking for a chance to use that word.]
The fog created dramatic contrasts.
We saw silverswords…
…and exotic birds…
[Well, maybe not so very exotic. It was pecking around the parking lot, looking for handouts.]
On the way down from the mountain: a perfect rainbow.
The Pipiwai Trail
Posted in Travel on Dec 18th, 2009
We left Hana early, planning to hike the Pipiwai Trail. On the way to the Seven Sacred Pools, we encountered dramatic waves on Koki Beach.
Then, pretty waterfalls:
We passed a crazy banyan tree:
Then over a bridge and into a bamboo forest. Very “Crouching Tiger”!
Finally, at the top of the trail, we found ourselves dwarfed by the [...]
The Road to Hana
Posted in Travel on Dec 18th, 2009
To get to Hana, we started at Mama’s Fish House:
OK, so we got a little distracted by their delicious menu, which explains exactly who caught each fish, and where:
Then we headed for Hana, taking the winding coastal road. Lots of one-lane bridges!
Hana itself is serene and lovely. No cell phone coverage, no noise. Just the [...]
Ke’Anea Arboretum
Posted in Travel on Dec 17th, 2009
On the tortuous road to Hana, a small sign marks the Ke’Anea Arboretum. You can easily miss it or drive on by. But if you’re lucky enough to find the spot, you’ll see fallen blossoms:
…the peeling bark of Indonesian eucalyptus…
…and the twisty roots of ancient trees.