By 8:30 am in the morning, we had come back from a very refreshing whale watch tour. We decided to spend the rest of the day just by driving around and seeing Maui. So we decided to go to Hana and see the waterfalls, blank sand beach at Wainapanapa State Park. We had parked the car next to the Banyan Square (looks magnificent!). And across the street, there is little place called ‘Maui Swiss Café’, that we decided to have our breakfast! They have the best Crepes!
And then we were again back on the Road to Hana. This was a long and beautiful drive. You could see vast Pacific torquoise water, wild horse, and beautiful waterfalls. The road was full of one-lane and tiny bridges. One part was ‘the scariest’ with a hairpin turn and the narrowest single lane, you can’t even see if there is any other driver coming from the other side; and if you look below, you will find yourself at the biggest cliff of your life! As we passed that part, we decided not to return on the same path and you don’t have to as other routes are available!
We loved this beautiful horse in the mountain ranch that was as gentle and lovely as hawaiin people. You could see un-manned fruit stands with fresh tropical produce. One can find the best banana breads at many stops on the way. As we got closer to Hana, the sun was already high up; we stopped by to have some sugarcane juice. With $5 per glass, it was bit pricey but heavenly! With some more hairpin turns and curvy mountain road, we had some great view of Bamboo forests, great waterfalls, and Hawaiian flowers and then we reached Wainapanapa State Park. Spent quite a bit of time there enjoying the black sand beach, the caves, the blow hole and water. On our return trip as the Sun was leaning more towards evening, we stopped by this small place where we had the best tacos and thai food(Yes!) when we were the hungriest. Reached hotel around early evening and we retired for a good night sleep.http://www.govisithawaii.com/2008/03/19/tips-for-driving-the-road-to-hana/
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