In the past week we’ve stayed in three different parts of Maui and sampled a variety of hikes. The most dramatic hike so far on this trip has to be Keonehe’ehe’e (Sliding Sands) Trail. It starts above the clouds, about 10,000 feet up Haleakala. The photo at the top of this post shows…… Continue reading Six Maui Hikes
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Six Maui Hikes
Posted Six Maui Hikes.
Hiking in Clouds
Our hike started in the clouds at 6,000 feet: Boundary Trail, Polipoli State Recreational Area.
Silverswords on Haleakala
Hiked past rare silverswords growing on cinder 10,000 feet up on Maui’s Haleakala. They can live for decades, they flower once, then die.
Hiked Under an Epiphyte
Hiked under an epiphyte.
Windmills
Windmills greeted us at the top of our hike.
Ever-Changing Sky
After the sun set, we sat on the beach, sipped beer from plastic cups, and watched the ever-changing sky over the island of Molokai.
Sea Turtles
Sea turtles had the right of way on my beach walk today.
Outriggers
Walked past dozens of outrigger canoes. They’re owned by local clubs and are a popular after-work activity.
Around the World in 53 Days
I started my journey around the Northern Hemisphere this morning: I walked to a number 2 bus which took me to a light rail station where I caught a train to the airport. Here’s the rest of my route: MSP–LAX–OGG (Kahului, Maui, Hawaii) OGG–HNL (Honolulu) Just one night. HNL–NRT–PVG (Shanghai) PVG–FUK (Fukuoka, Kyushu, Southern Japan) Jetfoil…… Continue reading Around the World in 53 Days