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Oct 17, 2018 10:22:54   #
Wasper
 
davefales wrote:
Bud the Birdman is an acquired taste for sure, but we had a few good laughs with him. Some people are put off by his shtick, but we went with the flow and enjoyed him.

https://www.tripadvisor.com/LocationPhotoDirectLink-g60630-d559809-i1611287-Garden_of_Eden_Arboretum_Botanical_Garden-Hana_Maui_Hawaii.html


Looks like quite the character.

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Oct 17, 2018 10:30:58   #
Wasper
 
Mark Sturtevant wrote:
I was there just this summer. Obviously you want to drive along the north eastern border thru the rain forests, and stop at various waterfall sites. There is a large park near the end which is not to be missed.
Don't forget your camera.
The road is narrow and curvy with frequent single lane bridges so WATCH OUT for oncoming traffic. Tuck in your driver side mirror, since passing some people will be very very close.


Yes, we are really looking forward to seeing some of the many waterfalls. I believe the park you are referring to is Waianapanapa State Park. We are definitely planning to stop there. It looks gorgeous! Thanks for the tip about tucking in the driver side mirror. Didn't even think about that. It is a great idea.

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Oct 17, 2018 10:32:24   #
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nikonbug wrote:
I drove it all the way around and it is perfectly navigable 4 years ago. If you look carefully at the western area, it looks like there is a farm road that would let you cut thru to Lahaina without going all the way east then doubling back. Check google earth.


Thanks for the tip! I appreciate it.

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Oct 17, 2018 10:36:14   #
Wasper
 
levinton wrote:
This is a fully paved road to Hana if you come from the north. The lava tube caves near Hana are very cool and interesting for photography. It is easy to stop by the iconic falls, but mostly the road is very curvy, crossing numerous small bridges, every turn a lovely sight. Once you get to Hana, you have the issue of continuing onward along a sandy and sometimes muddy road back along the SW side of the island, or returning back along a very curvy paved road (the way you came). We went the sandy route and it turned out fine but we were concerned a lot of the way.
Watching the surfing teens on the north shore is really a great sight. Eat at Mama's Fish House - a tourist joint but really has good food and fun. And if you can, climb the mountain road to Haleakala and see the amazing view below to the crater (spectacular landscape for photographs) and the silverswords at the top. Before any of this, think of a whale watching trip to the greatest humpback whale location in the world near Lahaina. Too much for a two day trip. You will have to come back.
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Thanks for the information! I appreciate it.

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Oct 17, 2018 10:39:25   #
Wasper
 
bigguytf wrote:
I took a bus, great trip. One thing no one seemed to mention is there is a pretty good chance you will experience rain so prepare for it.


Yes, I have read where it rains some at some point on most days. I'm sure we will experience it since it is a rainforest area but hopefully it will not rain the whole time.

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Oct 17, 2018 10:40:23   #
Wasper
 
ras422 wrote:
For your 10th anniversary I would suggest mama’s fish house Maui—google it ____absolutely fantastic restaurant!!!


Thanks! I will check it out on Google.

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