Day 2: Poli Point, Hanama Bay, Dole Pineapple Plantation

Bright and early we headed out around the windward side of the island in search of Poli Point.  This was a pass between mountains where natives would cross on foot. It was a treacherous place.  It is also the site of a dramatic end to a war which ended with king Kamehameha uniting the islands.

On the way we found the state bird of Hawaii-the chicken! They are everywhere!!!

Looking down onto the shores of Waikiki

I was holding on for dear life hoping not to be blown away by the wind! It was so strong!

 The old trail (that eventually became a well-traveled road)

 It was awesome to be following a trail through the jungle. The trees were so big. It was a little eerie as we got farther and farther from the parking lot.

  Once we got back, the parking lot attendant told us of a way to get up on the mountain and overlook the valley, it was a narrow opening in the bamboo.

 and a hike uphill through the forest.

 Then across a narrow ridge going up the side of the mountain.  The trail was only a foot wide with steep drop-offs on both sides! The wind was blowing fiercely and it was a little scary!

Looking down on Honolulu in the distance.

 There were some pretty treacherous places to scramble up, but we made it no problem!

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After a treacherous hike, we headed to Hanauma Bay for some snorkeling! (again, we didn't take any pictures...but you get the idea...)

 There were a lot of fish, and a lot of people.  It's changed since I was here years ago. It's more commercialized, a bigger tourist draw, but still a great place to visit!

We swung by the plantation on our way home and ate some yummy pineapple ice cream!

Yep, Pineapple.