The road to Hana and back

The road to Hana is winding, narrow, beautiful. It encircles the volcano Haleakala from Kahalui back to Kahalui.
'The road to Hana is dangerous. With approximately 600 curve and 54 bridges, the Road to Hana can bring you closer to heaven in more ways than one. With winding roads, blind turns, constant traffic, distracting views, narrow one-lane roads, cliffs, and wet conditions, Hana Highway has proven its worth as a danger with many fatalities. Take your time, and make sure the driver is focusing on the road. The road is long and offers many chances to pull over and take a break or switch drivers. Remember: Getting to Hana is not the gem of this trip; everything along the way is your reward' from "The Road to Hana"
These are just some random photos - random because it would take me hours to get them in the proper order!

Day 2 - returning along the south side of Haleakala

'Ohe'o Gulch (Seven Sacred Pools)

'Ohe'o Gulch (Seven Sacred Pools)

Note the coconut trees

Apparently Oprah owns the hill behind me plus some surrounding land

Black sand/rock beach

Eucalyptus

Sugar cane burn

Rollers at Hana Bay

When in Hana we stayed at the 'Hana Kai Maui', a gorgeous little resort just steps from the ocean. Our room was not quite on the ocean but we were able to see it and hear it - it was thunderous. The water surging over the black rocks created a sort of 'singing' sound (just too hard to describe). We felt so isolated in our little beach room - it was heavenly - a holiday from a holiday!

The Three Bears

Waikani Falls on the road to Hana