Road to Hana and More

We're back on Oahu... our last stop of the trip. It's a little bit sad but really can't complain after our extended vacation, I know!

Back on Maui we knew we wanted to try at least one luau so... we heard that the Old Lahaina Luau was the best the island had to offer! It was pretty cool, we got to see them unearth the pig, eat all kinds of food including raw fish, poi (taro root) and many interesting dishes, and the dancers were phenomenal! Those girls can sure move their hips!!




Our last full day on Maui was spent driving the infamous Road to Hana. It wasn't quite what we expected, we thought it would be narrow roads on the side of the cliff again but in fact it was beautifully lush rainforest and a very windy, twisty road!! There were waterfalls at almost every turn and beautiful views of the ocean. We stopped at several places to see different falls or pools, we tasted sugarcane which was delicious, we stopped for banana bread along the way as well



This last picture is the popular end point, you can go swimming and cliff jumping in several different pools, and climbing behind the waterfalls. It's so beautiful! On our way back we also spent some time at a black sand beach which is really cool!

Then off to Oahu in a VERY small plane!!


Our first day back we spent some more time surfing, or jay did while i was riding the waves in a sea kayak which was super fun! Other than that we've been hanging out with Karsten and some of his friends here and touring more of Oahu. Everyone told me this would be my least favourite island but, when you get out of the city, it's absolutely beautiful! The beaches are super sandy and there's huge green mountains right on the other side of the road... I don't think I can pick a favourite island... they're all so different!