August 30, 2011

North Kohala: Pololu Valley

Today we took a scenic drive up to the North Kohala coast so we could hike down Pololu Valley.
 The area is very lush; probably my favorite part of the big island.  It started out a bit cloudy but we dodged any rain and instead hiked back up in the blazing sun and humid air.
 Elena rode on Carl's back on the way down.  Below you will see she took her turn hiking back up.
 At the bottom, we took a rest on the drift wood swing.  A nice hiker offered to take our picture.  Then we had snacks along the rocks and watched the ocean waves float across the shoreline.

 Though she's hanging on to my hand, she was very leery of the waves.  She was careful not be caught by the water.
 Careful steps on the lava rocks!
 Elena is cautiously running away from the waves :)
 Up the trail we go, lead by Elena!
Aloha!

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