Kalalu Trail on the Na Pali Coast is exceptionally beautiful, but also one of the most deadly hikes. It is 11 miles. Without a permit(months in advance) we were only able to go 2.2 miles or 4.4 round trip. It had been raining on and off for days and was slicker than OWL #### on that trail. We went 1100 feet of elevation and felt like I was on a Slip N’ Slide at times. At the beach area, we bouldered instead of crossing the creek to get to the beach area. The surf was massive and no one was supposed to even wade in the water. You can see from the photos. I love trails like this with ocean waves, birds, lizards, flowers and views, oh the views! I was so tired by the time we got to the beach but made it. We crossed the creek on the way back and did not boulder. I was sick in Dec and February and definitely out of shape and glad for Steve’s help, especially bouldering. See below to click for Shama’s song on Youtube. After we hiked, we went to Kalypso Bar and Grill and had a wonderful lunch of Coconut Shrimp. I had two beers and was so tired I went to sleep when we got to the room and crashed til the next morning. https://www.facebook.com/kalypsobarandgrill/
Brown Anole was resting and just about got squished. They are not native to Hawaii, but Cuba.
I can see the beach from here.
