The Na Pali Coast can really only be seen two ways, by boat or by helicopter. Considering our boat trip was canceled, ugh, helicopter it was. That is not to say that is a bad choice, just we wanted it all.
I am reminded that the original inhabitants of the island lived where the water was. All of the large comfortable, irrigated expanses of the south side of the island were only possible once westerners came in and dug ditches to move the water about. In the beginning the poi farms had to go wherever they could, and the elaborate was put in the middle of the treacherous.
I was saddened to see a stupid sailboat motoring along. That should have been our trip!
There was another way to get in. An 11 mile hike in, and a 11 mile hike out. It takes a whole day to go one day. The helicopter pilot said he did it once. Kat asked why not again, and he said once was certainly enough. It sounds like a harrowing journey.
Lush and impressive. The earth should not be allowed to flaunt its extravagance so mightily.
And to say goodbye, you can't fly forever.
jon
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Aloha from Kauai!
You have posted some great shots of Na Pali! Your image looing down at the terraces and the sculpted knife-edged ridges in Nualolo Aina is stunning.
Mahalo for spending some time with us at Jack Harter Helicopters.
Casey R.
General Manager
Jack Harter Helicopters
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