There is a reason they call this island The Garden Island of Hawaii. It is absolutely breath taking. There are no big towns here, leaving more of the island rich with beautiful and amazing vegetation. It is everywhere you look. This particular trail is located at the top of Waimea Canyon. James and I were the only ones on the trail, which was quite pleasant. It probably had something to do with this particular trail being rated "Strenuous", however, we were up for the challenge.
Ah, here is where it all begins. Smiling faces, Camelbak full of water, and lunch awaiting us at our destination. And to top it off, some thoughtful hikers left some great walking sticks for our journey.
Now if I could just make this picture come alive with the sounds of birds singing melodiously in the trees. Your heart cant help but sing along too. They sound so happy, so content.
So many tropical flowers everywhere you turn. Their fragrance filling the air, my lungs, and my soul.
This clearing made way for these lovely vines full of pink blossoms entangled in the bushes along the way. There were also ripe blackberries, not quite as large as the ones we have back home in Oregon, but tasty none the less.
We are starting to see some really beautiful sights between the trees. We were sweaty and hungry, but eager to see what awaits around the bend.
The humidity made the air thicker than I am used to. I am not in shape like I want to be, and this hike was not easy. Just when I thought it couldn't get worse, we came to this muddy portion of the trail. I wasn't sure if I should walk or slide down, so I picked both. James snapped this picture halfway down. It was worth the mud. Just a couple yards further and we saw the beginnings of this canyon.
James thought these where quite interesting. Some kind of pillow basalt formation?
The Na Pali coast is massive. Do you see that little white blob in this photo? That's a helicopter. One right after another flying people into this deep massive canyon.
Those trees out at the tip provided an excellent spot to fill our tummies and feast our eyes. This is why we come to this island.
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