We're in Maui for Spring Break 2014. Upon our arrival, we headed up the Hana Highway with its 617 curves and 50 some one lane bridges in a rented Mustang with the top down! We've rented a little cottage outside of Hana with a breath-taking view of the ocean. This cottage is on a one-time flower farm with gorgeous flowers, plants, and other flora. The owners are off the grid with solar energy and water collection capabilities. Denise feels right at home with their animals...there are two dogs, a couple of cats, chickens and guinea hens and their organic farming. We have enjoyed fresh chard with our spaghetti dinner last night and green pepper and tomato in our scrambled eggs...also right from the farm.
Yesterday was sunny and in the 80's...however the skies opened up on us last night and it has showered off and on through out the day..still some sun and in the 80's but very high humidity. The only place to be is near the beach. We had a spectacular hike on the Kings Trail...which was truly the trail King Kamehameha traveled on. The views are unforgettable and because of the weather the surf was angry but breathtaking. The trail is formed on the basalt shoreline and is rugged and requires keeping your eyes on your feet. This is hard to do with the views. There are cool lava tubes, arches, and blowholes that continuously spray a salt water breeze. We heard from Terry (the guy who owns this farm) that the best beach is the Red Rock Beach (although James Michener says the best beach in all of Hawaii is Hamoa Beach...both are in Hana). We questioned a store clerk at the Hana Ranch and she said "you don't want to go there it is treacherous...and with this rain the trail is probably not there" ....well on we went and the trail was there although is was a bit sketchy...it requires a little courage and sure footed ness and where we finally ended up was a lovely protective cove with only about 8 people there. Terry warned us sometimes the locals take it all off because it is such a private, remote beach and sure enough....the was one guy who proved him right. The road to Hana is so adventurous all in itself...and freaks me out every time we go on it but this spot of heaven is so worth enduring it. We are now going to cook a little dinner at the Entabeni cottage....and can now relax. We are so grateful to have found this amazing place and are enjoying the incredible tropical setting and the amazing lowers and birds.....even though it does rain alittle.....it's why the masses aren't here. Bless this windy road and the rain!
