We drove the $20-a-day rental car (complete with "engine gremlins") all the way up past Waimea Canyon to Koke'e.
We did a hike up the Pihea Trail to peek over the Kalalau Valley.
The beginning was the most perilous for me; the ground was dry and steep, and my foot would slightly slip while I made my way down. I received much positive reinforcement from my peers. A man smiled and said to me, "what a trooper." Another woman, on the way back, cheered me on and complimented my balancing efforts on the flaky ground. They were kind.
The pictures don't show the vibrant colors that we saw down below. The water was the prettiest agate blue, and it looked so still. I loved the way the sun shone down on the mountains, too. Clouds created a pattern of dark and light. It was a rewarding view.
It looks stunning! (and a little steep for me too)
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