Thursday, September 29, 2011

Road to Hana

We tackled yet another early morning to trek the road to Hana.

The road to Hana is another one of those popular tourist hot spots that can be a hit-or-miss - depending on whether you like scenic drives. Before you depart, make sure that your rental car is a 4-wheel drive and you have an experienced driver. Here's your warning: if you get car-sick easily, don't read in the car. The roads are windy.

It's about a 2 1/2 hour drive (without stops). The route follows the coast and winds its way through patches of tropical forest. There is a CD that you can purchase that will give you explanations of what you're seeing along the drive. We purchased it on a previous trip, but I remember it being rather dry and most of us fall asleep during the ride anyway.

Take your time driving. There are several narrow passages, bridges, and one-lane roads. The only reason we started our trip in the morning is for the Pipiwai Trail, which I highly recommend.

Bamboo Forest and hidden Waterfalls. I think yes.

These trees remind me of an illustration from a Dr. suess book!
In the bamboo forest.
Check out the size of the waterfall compared to my mom!

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