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| (Map of Maui and the road to Hana. I started on the backside and went all the way around to Paia.) |
The road to Hana in Maui. My first time to Hana was an unexpected journey. I began by driving out to see Andrews wind site on the southeast side of the island. I decided to continue driving and exploring for fear of returning on the same road since I was already car sick.
I was hoping that the roads would improve and it would be a nice relaxing journey around the island. What I didn’t realize is that this particular “road to Hana” is famous and people actually buy T-shirts that say “I survived the road to Hana”. It was 7 hours later that I arrive back at our hotel. I made it through the most breathtaking scenery, gorgeous waterfalls full of sacred pools and by far the craziest roads I’ve ever driven on.
When traveling to Hana make sure to have a full tank of gas, water and know that you will not have cell phone service in the majority places you venture off to. Be aware of the locals who enjoy driving 80MPH on one lane roads who think it’s hilarious to make tourists soil their underpants ;) It encompasses 600 curves and 74 historical bridges and culverts, many of which are one lane with sheer cliff side and no guard rails.
Overall if I had to describe Maui in three words they would be: Majestic, off-grid and rugged.
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