On Friday, we pick up our Jeep for our road trip to Hana.

We leave at 9:30, armed with a few maps and a list of highlights on a mission to see some waterfalls. Right from mile 1 we realized we are in for a treat!! They say the journey is the destination, here that is an understatement! We stopped right away at mile 2 for the twin falls. We are able to walk along the fall but the top is closed due to flooding. Still some nice photo op

We continue on and get into the hairpin turns and one lane bridge part of the trip!! Reminiscing of the roads in Scotland’s west coast !!

It is hard to describe with words and even harder to show it with pictures as stopping on the sides of these roads is an adventure in itself but needless to it was spectacular. Chuck is drawn by a big BBQ sign on the side of the road so we stop at 11am for a delectable traditional Hawaiian BBQ using bamboo chopsticks, no plastics, all compostable dish, I love it!

Slow roasted wild boar and grilled bananas to die for!

We stopped shortly after at one of the wayside park with restroom and stumble upon a great view of the Honomanu bay.

Continuing on we stop on the side of the road for a spectacular fall right off the side of the road with a one lane bridge over the upper and lower side of the Waikani falls.

More hairpin turns and signs to NOT PASS and SLOW DOWN, we finally arrive at Waianapanapa State Park for a stunning view of the black sand beach and the Sea Arch. It is stunning !

We begin our return tracing back our steps with Chuck gaining confidence on the road, we are experts now!! Quick stop at the Hoopika Beack Park for a quick photo op of the giant sea turtles who beach there and an opportunity to watch some serious surfing!!

We hurry back home for a quick shower and we are on our way back to The Becker’s cottage in Makena. Pam and Bill join us this time and Pam treats us to some Pū and a quick lesson. Lorraine and Chuck manage a few sounds but I am struggling despite my efforts. I figure I might as well look like I know what I am doing!!

Great conversation ranging from politics to travelling to life experiences. What a day!!