8.06 Waipio Valley, the longest, steepest and wettest hike in the valley
We’re still feeling elated after an incredible day in the valley where all types of ‘weeds’ are cultivated by a rather odd group of people. More about that later. A first view as we descend to valley floor. Mountain takes a tinged-blue covering of cloud as we observe dynamic movement Hi'ilawe Waterfall (1600') appears to emanate from the cloud—almost We mentioned the drama of obtaining a car the other day, after three of them (cars) went missing. We arrived at our new home in a gentle rain. Our landlord was there to welcome us and proved to be a most interesting man. Apparently, he stars in a TV program on spirituality. Over the phone, he sounded like a man in his forties. In person, with a long white beard reaching to his knees, he reminded us of a prophet. Clearly, he was even older than us. When we thought of his inability to remember where he stationed the cars, we realized he couldn’t be a prophet. At times, our deductive logic can be staggering. Declaring ...