Doood...gorgeous! Black rocks? Hawaii?
Yep. Maui. I have thousands of photos on my computer at home but these 2 i had available at work.
Nice!! I'm going there on my honeymoon in about a month!
Nice!! I'm going there on my honeymoon in about a month!
That's what we're hoping for! Although there's a strong contender in Iceland, which is a very different kind of beauty (and also a volcanic island).It is quite possibly the most beautiful place on earth.
Congrats!
The "Road to Hana" - An unforgettable journey.My winter paradise. The waves in the 2nd picture looked so much more intimidating in person.
We're taking that too!The "Road to Hana" - An unforgettable journey.
The "Road to Hana" - An unforgettable journey.
We're taking that too!
I have been on that "darned" road 3X - It is much better if you are a passenger than the driver. The last time I did it, we went on a small tour bus, a great experience!It's definitely unforgettable but it sure can test your patience. Continuing past Hana gets even more interesting as the road narrowed considerably. Our trip back was much faster. My wife might argue that I was driving a little too fast but of course I disagree.
Well it took awhile, but here you go - Picture taken from my (small ) backyard - That is Catalina Island off in the distance. No photoshop involved (I swear)
It's definitely unforgettable but it sure can test your patience. Continuing past Hana gets even more interesting as the road narrowed considerably. Our trip back was much faster. My wife might argue that I was driving a little too fast but of course I disagree.
I have been on that "darned" road 3X - It is much better if you are a passenger than the driver. The last time I did it, we went on a small tour bus, a great experience!
I have circled the whole island a number of times. If you are going to continue to drive past Hana to the south east corner of the island (driving from Kahalui), the road will get narrower and in some place it turns to dirt (at least as of 2 years ago). You car rental contract may not cover any accidents if you get stranded after Hana. The road is drivable but just be a bit cautious. You will go from a jungle type climate in Hana to a desert type environment in about 10 minutes. It is definitely scenic & worth doing. We have done it with a tour bus 2X and with a local driver who knows the road. PM me and I can give you more info if you wish. After you round the southeast corner, the road is fine (full 2 lanes and paved) and you will end up at a local winery located at about 3K ft elevation. It is paved roads all the way back to civilization after the winery.Oh, really?
We're staying at Kihei (roughly), on the west coast. We will probably head north toward Kahului and then go clockwise around the island. The plan is to continue along route 31 and then 37 after Hana road ends around the southeast corner of the island. As far as I can tell from the maps there's no easy way to get back to the east coast, but we will have to go further inland (when we get neat the south-east corner of the island), heading back up toward Kahului, before driving down the west coast to Kihei again. Do you guys know anything about this?
Thank you very much - I will PM youI have circled the whole island a number of times. If you are going to continue to drive past Hana to the south east corner of the island (driving from Kahalui), the road will get narrower and in some place it turns to dirt (at least as of 2 years ago). You car rental contract may not cover any accidents if you get stranded after Hana. The road is drivable but just be a bit cautious. You will go from a jungle type climate in Hana to a desert type environment in about 10 minutes. It is definitely scenic & worth doing. We have done it with a tour bus 2X and with a local driver who knows the road. PM me and I can give you more info if you wish. After you round the southeast corner, the road is fine (full 2 lanes and paved) and you will end up at a local winery located at about 3K ft elevation. It is paved roads all the way back to civilization after the winery.
I have circled the whole island a number of times. If you are going to continue to drive past Hana to the south east corner of the island (driving from Kahalui), the road will get narrower and in some place it turns to dirt (at least as of 2 years ago). You car rental contract may not cover any accidents if you get stranded after Hana. The road is drivable but just be a bit cautious. You will go from a jungle type climate in Hana to a desert type environment in about 10 minutes. It is definitely scenic & worth doing. We have done it with a tour bus 2X and with a local driver who knows the road. PM me and I can give you more info if you wish. After you round the southeast corner, the road is fine (full 2 lanes and paved) and you will end up at a local winery located at about 3K ft elevation. It is paved roads all the way back to civilization after the winery.