After leaving home, we headed towards the mountains to give our Sebring the first true driving test and discover what was hiding next to those cliffs.
Never before have we been on such steep streets! Double Black Diamonds in Killington look like Bunny slopes next to the precipitous rises we drove through.
Not only were we rewarded with magnificent views of Waikiki emerging as we took turns, but we also found a hidden gem – the WaAhila Ridge Trail.
Located on the very top of the Saint Louis Heights, the Trail begins in ironwood and guava trees.
Only after a short walk the trail broke into a cliff and there lying in front of us was a splendid volcanic ridge with villages built in the valleys with the natural geography of the Koolau Mountains in mind rushing to meet the ocean.
Pine trees reaching to the sky.
Flavorsome and fine-looking Ohelo berries come from cranberry family and are said to be very tasty. We did not try them and rightfully so: I happen to read Ohelo can be easily confused with poisonous Akia berry. Whether this one is innocent or venomous will remain a mystery forever.
Ray is ready for our next adventure - look for the upcoming posts!
If you want to learn more about Wa Ahila, visit these links:
http://www.instanthawaii.com/cgi-bin/hawaii?Plants.ohelo
http://www.hawaiiweb.com/html/hiking/waahila_ridge.html
http://www.hawaiistateparks.org/parks/oahu/index.cfm?park_id=33
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