We started at our beach side camping and headed out after breakfast for a hike to Kanea point. The believed launching point for souls into the next life. There was once a paved road but it washed away and now it is a bird and monk seal sancutary.
The hike is on a dirt road with Green lava
Mountains on one side and Pacific Ocean on the other complete with smashing waves.
Many of the plants are indemic and endangered. They have built a huge fence to protect the many fragile things living here.
The whole place felt like a living zoo.
Graffiti on a fallen concrete structure. The only refuge from brutal wind and sun.
Chris at the western horn of the island. The endangered Monk seal could be seen on the beach but not likely to be seen in the photo.
A string of kukui nuts found in a car is at the point. Famous as oil for burning, skin conditions, wood stain and earring- not raw we learned the hard way after we both suffered "mild poisoning". GI distress.
View of mountains and surf.
We next visited the Wimia valley botanical garden and waterfall. Exquisite property with world class plant collection including many endangered species.
It was varied and beautiful.
We then watched surfing at the famous north shore. The waves were daunting to even look at.
Then to Teds bakery for famous chocolate coconut pie which was not anything worth noting.
We have landed at a state beach park campground which is only open on weekends. We were invited to stay by a homeless family of 4 who live here during the week. They also invited us to their table for soya chicken and rice. And gave us coconut water to resolve the mix up with the Nut poisoning. Very kind and generous folks.
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