Hawaii-Day Two, Part 1

On our second day in paradise, we drove up to the north end of the island, North Kohala, to the very end of the road.  As we made our way north and to a higher elevation, we could definitely see a change in the landscape almost immediately.  It went from deserty and dry (see the path of lava rock in the first picture) to lush and tropical.  The air was much cooler, and much wetter.

We arrived at the top of Pololu Valley Lookout.  We hiked about 20 minutes down a pretty slippery, treacherous slope (about 400 feet below) to Pololu Beach, a black sand beach.  This may have been my favorite spot of the whole trip. It was so serene and peaceful.  We could also take in the beautiful views of the valley.

The black sand didn't stick at all!  It would brush off of our hands and feet so easily.  Definitely not like NC beach sand.

I took a few quiet moments, sitting in a bed of lava rocks, to just soak in this beautiful spot.

When I think Hawaii, my mind always brings me back to this place.