Monday, June 22, 2009
Hawaii: Day 5
We rented jeeps and drove "The Road to Hana." It probably took us 10 hours and was totally worth it. It doesn't feel that long and there are lots of scenic stops and place to get food. There is the last portion of the road that is not well paved and a little rough which apparently you're not suppose to go on with your rentals. But, I would say that stretch of road in itself was worth the drive. It was so scenic without even getting out of the car.
In this picture you can see where the road is cut into the side of the cliffs.
I think this sign is funny.
This is a lava tube on the black sand beach.
This is the black sand beach.
We got lays along the way.
These are the seven pools (O'heo Gulch). Its a series of pools and streams that run from 2 miles inland and lead into the ocean
This is the not so paved portion of the road.
In this picture you can see where the road is cut into the side of the cliffs.
I think this sign is funny.
This is a lava tube on the black sand beach.
This is the black sand beach.
We got lays along the way.
These are the seven pools (O'heo Gulch). Its a series of pools and streams that run from 2 miles inland and lead into the ocean
This is the not so paved portion of the road.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Hawaii: Day 4
Today we went on a Safari Boat Excursion! This was definitely a major highlight of our trip. It was a day long excursion that went around the island of Lanai.
On our way over to the island, there was a wrecked ship. Apparently, there was a fleet of these ships being used. But, when bigger better versions were built all the captains were told to sink there ships into deep water to get rid of them. One captain refused because he was so proud of his ship, so instead he sank it where would always be seen.
We saw a Hawaiian Monk Seal. There are estimate to be only about 1,200 left of this species.
We stop to snorkel at three different spots. This place had a lava tube underwater that you could swim through.
Most of the island we saw looked like this, thousand foot cliffs and bright blue water.
Towards the end of the day we came across a pod of about 300 Spinner Dolphins. They were just popping up all over the place. I have 4 more videos like this one. It was amazing!
Pictures of us on the boat...
On our way over to the island, there was a wrecked ship. Apparently, there was a fleet of these ships being used. But, when bigger better versions were built all the captains were told to sink there ships into deep water to get rid of them. One captain refused because he was so proud of his ship, so instead he sank it where would always be seen.
We saw a Hawaiian Monk Seal. There are estimate to be only about 1,200 left of this species.
We stop to snorkel at three different spots. This place had a lava tube underwater that you could swim through.
Most of the island we saw looked like this, thousand foot cliffs and bright blue water.
Towards the end of the day we came across a pod of about 300 Spinner Dolphins. They were just popping up all over the place. I have 4 more videos like this one. It was amazing!Pictures of us on the boat...
Friday, June 19, 2009
Hawaii: Day 3
Day Three started really really early at 2:30am. We were picked up at the hotel and driven to the top of Haleakalā (10,023 ft above sea level), a dormant volcano, to see the sun rise. This picture is pretty much as good as it got. It was just above freezing and raining at the summit.
After missing the sunrise we drove down a a little ways to where it was a little dryer. From there, we biked down the volcano 26 miles which goes pretty fast down hill. We saw some much better views.
After missing the sunrise we drove down a a little ways to where it was a little dryer. From there, we biked down the volcano 26 miles which goes pretty fast down hill. We saw some much better views.
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