Hawaii, Maui, north, shore, Nakalele, blowhole, lantana, Kanakuloa |
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Maui on my Mind, Part 9 |
Next on my day of exploration was a trip along the north shore of Maui. During my early visits to the Valley Isle, this was a narrow, dirt road. So narrow that if you encountered an oncoming vehicle, one of you would have to back up to a wider spot in the road. This has changed but only barely — the road is now paved. You still have the one-way-only portions. This day, I was lucky to not encounter an oncoming vehicle at one of those narrow parts. Why do people put themselves through this hassle? Just look at the view. Yep, it's worth it. In fact, I was surprised how many folks were out exploring with me on this beautiful day. I met one couple multiple times who not only were enjoying the views with a bit of photography thrown in, they also had a drone and were capturing views that I could only dream about. |
This one is quite spectacular because the geyser can reach 100 feet above the rocks. However, it also brings risk to those who decide to get too close. As recently as July 2017 a tourist from Ontario, Canada was swept into the ocean from a large wave. Other victims have fallen into the blowhole itself. There are homemade signs that warn people about the risk but those are always for the other guy, right? |
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A bit further along the coastal road, we begin to turn south and we start to see more signs of civilization. Continuing on, we will eventually end up at Wailuku, sister city to Kahului where the main airport on Maui is located. |
To be continued... |
Life is good. |
Aloha, B. David |
P. S., All photos and text © B. David Cathell Photography, Inc. — www.bdavidcathell.com |