March16
Our first stop was at Kolekole Gulch Park, where we saw this waterfall.
While there, we watched somebody surfing.
Our next stop was Waikaumalo Park where we saw vines with these flowers (we posed with flowers that were already on the ground).
A nice stream ran through this park.
Our next stop was Hakalau beach.
As we drove further up the coast, I searched for other beaches and parks to visit. We didn't realize that the detour to Hauola Forest Reserve near Paauilo would lead to an off-road adventure that also took us alongside macadamia nut orchards and beef cattle farms.
Once we were back on actual roads, we drove to Waipiʻo Valley, on the Hāmākua Coast to see the amazing landscape.
We then drove inland, towards Weimea.
Once we reached Weimea, we stopped for lunch at the Big Island Brewery,
Where we enjoyed fish bites (nuggets), an ahi poke taco, and a poke bowl.
After lunch, Steve poked his head into the brewery.
From there, we drove further north, through the rangeland
We stopped at Kēōkea Beach Park to enjoy the scenery.
Kēōkea Beach Park
From there, we drove to Laupāhoehoe Point
Laupāhoehoe Point
As we headed back down the western coast towards Kona, we stopped at Kapa'a Beach Park to stretch our legs. I liked all the trees and old wood near the beach.
We ended the day with dinner and drinks at Sunset Kai Lanai
