The Battle of Nu'uanu serves as the last conflict between King Kamehameha from the Big Island and the Maui Army he pursued across the island chain. The Maui Army jumped to their death rather than become Kamehameha's captives. Once Kaumualiʻi of Kauai signed a peace treaty, King Kamehameha united the Hawaiian Islands.
The battlefield now serves as a historical monument with breathtaking views of ...
... Kaneohe Bay. Let's look closer ...
... even on a cloudy day, tourists can see the triangle shaped island ...
... that looks like a hat ...
... Chinaman's hat, to be precise! It's Hawaiian name is Mokoliʻi.
The Pali Highway cuts through the Ko'olau Mountains. The old highway hugged the mountainside, following the path of the donkeys who transported people and supplies from one side to the other.
Now kama'aina and tourists alike hike along the old highway for a step back in time.
My kids noticed the graffiti ....
... and wondered how keiki (kids) suspended themselves to spray paint.
The Pali Highway overlooks the Mokapu Peninsula ...
... home of Marine Corps Base Hawaii. The H2 highway connects the marine base with Pearl Harbor. Do you have a favorite place to walk? One randomly selected commenter from this week's blogs wins a book choice from my convention stash. This giveaway is open to all readers. Comments are open through Saturday, March 30. I'll post the winner on Sunday, March 31.
Mahalo,
Kim in Hawaii
This flower was plentiful along the Old Pali Trail.
But I don't know its name!
