Byodo-In Temple on Oahu
The Byodo-In Temple on Oahu was constructed at the foot of the Ko’olau Mountains in Oahu in 1968 to mark the 100th anniversary of Japanese immigration to Hawaii. It is a copy of a 1000 year old temple in Japan and was constructed entirely without nails.
Byodo-In Temple on Oahu
If you would like to be informed of future Nature posts, Click Here.
Haleakala
Haleakala is a massive volcano which forms 75% of the Island of Maui. It is thought to have last erupted in the 1600s and may not be extinct. The interior crater is over 11 km (7 miles) across and some 800 m. ( 2,600 feet) deep. There is a road to the summit and bicycle tours down are a popular tourist attraction.
Haleakala
If you would like to be informed of future Hawaii posts, Click Here.
The Pali Lookout, Oahu
The Pali Lookout is one of the best views in Hawaii with spectacular cliffs of almost 1000 feet looking out to the ocean. It holds an important place in the history of the Hawaiian Islands. In 1795 King Kamahamaha I had left his home island of Hawaii and conquered both Maui and Molokai. In Oahu his army fought a decisive and bloody battle at this spot and that victory brought about the political unification of the Hawaiian Islands.
If you would like to be informed of future Hawaii posts, Click Here.
The Black Sand Beach
At Wai’anapanapa Park just before Hana, there is a beach of black sand which is formed when hot lava shatters as it encounters the sea. The beach is in a crescent of lava formations including an arch, and a blowhole.
The Black Sand Beach
On the day we where there, a large surf pounded into the beach, and it was a great spectacle to see them crash along the cliffs.
The Black Sand Beach
If you would like to be informed of future Hawaii posts, Click Here.
Waianapanapa Blowhole, Maui
All of the Hawaiian Islands are entirely made from lava and this is a substance which is conducive to the structure of blowholes. Not only is it readily eroded by sea waves, but it often contains lava tubes. Lava tubes are natural conduits that support the underground flow of lava, and their remnants make for great blowholes.
This blowhole is in the Waianapanapa State Park just before the town of Hana, and it can put on a great display in the right conditions.
Tomorrow will finish our tour of the road to Hana with a wonderful Black Sand Beach.
If you would like to be informed of future Hawaii posts, Click Here.
Upper Waikani Falls, Maui
The combination of mountains and high rainfall found on the Road to Hana in eastern Maui have combined to provide a large number of waterfalls which can be viewed just short distances from your car.
Upper Waikani Falls, Maui
Upper Waikani Falls is found halfway between milespost #19 and #20. It is also known as thr Three Bears with the three streams representing the Pappa, Momma, and Baby Bears.
Lower Puohokamoa Falls, Maui
The Lower Puohokamoa Falls can be seen from a lookout accessed by a trail off of a pulloff just past Milepost #11. It is a distant view, but a gorgeous one with red-flowering African Tulip Trees mixed into the forest around it.
Upper Puohokamoa Falls, Maui
A bit farther on is a brdge where a short trail leads to the Upper Puohokamoa Falls which can be seasonal in its flow.
Hanawi Falls, Maui
One of my favorites is the Hanawi Falls, with multiple flows and large ferns overhanging it. It is right beside the road just past Milepost #24.
Hanawi Falls, Maui
Just before you reach the town of Hana, you can go to the Waianapanapa Blowhole, and we’ll have a look at that tomorrow.
If you would like to be informed of future Nature posts, Click Here.
Taro Fields
About 1,700 years ago, the Polynesians traveled to Hawaii, bringing with them 27 types of plants to cultivate in their new settlement. These plants are traditionally known as the Canoe Plants. One of these 27 was Taro, in which both the roots and leaves are edible.
It is still highly cultivated in Hawaii today, and is used to form Poi by mashing the corm in water to form a paste. I think Poi must be an acquired taste, to me it seemed like something you might use to hang wallpaper.
Taro Fields
If you would like to be informed of future Hawaii posts, Click Here.
The road to Hana
If you ever visit the Island of Maui in the Hawaiian Islands, you will have the opportunity to travel one of the the greatest scenic routes in the world, the Hana highway which goes from east of Kahului near the center of Maui to the Town of Hana, about 50 miles in all.
The road travels the eastern coast in an area of sheer cliffs and gorgeous forest. Since it faces the trade winds, it receives a high level of annual rainfall, and has a large number of fabulous waterfalls, as well as providing the common sight of rainbows. You will also be likely to experience some beautiful sunshine as well, as the clouds of rain can quickly pass. In the center of the image above, you can see a line rainclouds on the horizon while the sun shines brightly.
All this week, I will be posting on some of the sights and attractions of the Road to Hana. I hope you enjoy them.
If you would like to be informed of future Hawaii posts, Click Here.
French Countryside
This is a scene of Angle sur l’Angle in the late spring and the morning
If you would like to be informed of future Nature posts, Click Here.
Footprints along the Algarve
At the Mediterranean in Portugal, lies the Algarve, one of the prime sun destinations in Europe. The cool waters bring relief from the fierce heat.
If you would like to be informed of future Portugal posts, Click Here.
Powered by WordPress
