Oh the Places I've Been!

I have seen some absolutely beautiful places since we moved here!  One of the more beautiful places is Palolu Valley on the Northwest part of the island.

The Pololu Valley Lookout and trail head is at the end of the Akoni Pule Hwy (270) East of Hawi (pronounced Ha-vee) & Kapa'au, birthplace of King Kamehameha.  It is one of the most beautiful valleys in the whole state of Hawaii.


It is a 2.5 mile hike to the bottom of the valley to a back sand beach, it will take about 35 - 40 minutes to hike down, but the hike up is the killer.  I do not recommend anyone taking this hike that is not in very good shape, I have not taken it, and will not until I am in much better shape.


On a clear morning you can see Maui from Pololu Valley, most times it is just the top of the Haleakala Mountain that you can see.

Looking Mauka up the valley most times it will be shrouded in fog, on the clear windy days it is absolute gorgeous!

There are at times wild goats, donkeys, horses & cattle that are at the bottom of the valley and can been seen from the lookout.


Now on your way there you will have passed through Kapa'au and seen the statue of King Kamehameha on your right.

This statue was forged in Europe and was destined to be placed at the Iolani Palace in Honolulu.  But on the way here along the coast of Argentina the ship carrying it sunk and they thought the statue was lost.  They commissioned a new statue forged here in Hawaii and placed at the Iolani Palace.  Then they recovered this statue a short time later and brought it here where King Kamehameha was born and raised to honor him here.


Kapa'au and Hawi have some really nice places to eat, and great shops too!  This is a place that we return to every so often, just to explore!


Aloha & A Hui Hou,
Chappy