Friday, 5 September 2014

Ohau, Hawaii: Signs are for Tourists Only




As Lonely Planet describes it "more Asian than American", this Island is full of surprises. 
I had a somewhat closed mind to Hawaii before I went there (under the impression it was 
very touristy and had little cultural experiences for visitors) but this quickly changed.


Ohau is a truly beautiful island, so much so that I forgot about the camera to soak up how incredible
 it was. I was lucky enough to know a local which meant we could experience another side 
beyond just the touristy parts of the island. My 2 tips:

1. Get a car. There is so much to see beyond just Waikiki but public transport is difficult
2. Forget about the signs. I am not saying be stupid but most of the locals ignore the instructions. 
Swim in the waterfall, climb the mountain and jump off the rock.

Through the Middle of the Island: Nu'uanu Pali Lookout 




The Eastern Edge: Pillboxes (Hike)





The Northern tip: The North Shore