Maui: Under the sea

Trying out the new waterproof camera while snorkeling just offshore in Maui.







This giant sea turtle must have been seven feet long.




18-19 Aug 2011

Maui: West Maui

On the north shore of West Maui.
Nakalele Blowhole








Olivine Pools

18 Aug 2011

Maui: Pipiwai Trail (part 3), Waimoku Falls

Continuing the trek up the Pipiwai Trail (see these posts) ,we've arrived at Waimoku Falls.
First, we must cross this stream...





Looking back down the valley the other way.



16 Aug 2011

Maui: Pipiwai Trail (part 2)

Continuing the trek up the Pipiwai Trail, from past the banyan tree but not all the way up to the big Waimoku Falls.
(unnamed small waterfall)



Hey, it's the trail itself.


Bridge over to the Bamboo Forest

Looking down from the bridge

This butterfly perched right below me while crossing the bridge.







Past the bamboo forest the foliage turns to this.


16 Aug 2011

Maui: Pipiwai Trail (part 1)

At the other side from the path down to 'Ohe'o Gulch is the start to the Pipiwai Trail which heads up past several waterfalls. This post goes part way past the first.



Makahiku Falls


Infinity Pool, at the top of Makahiku Falls






Up close at the big banyan tree


16 Aug 2011