Lulumahu Falls

It was my brother who took us to Lulumahu Falls. Was this a mistake? Not sure – but we made it!

His friends joked that it was more of a mud bath than a hike. I had such a great time running around the forests. You’re supposed to have a permit from the Honolulu Board of Water Supply when visiting, so I quickly produced one online through the Hawaii government for only $2.50, allowing a visit on January 11, our anniversary!

You have to get through the fence, cross a bamboo forest, past a lake, and up into the gorge through lots of mud and trails to get to the waterfall. It’s a tiny pool, but it’s a tall waterfall—not a stepped waterfall, but one that pours down the side of the mountain. I spent a little bit of time hanging under the waterfall, but I was afraid if I stayed for too long, a boulder might slip down the mountain.

You take your chances!

As you can probably tell from my writings, I’m adventurous, but also cautious on my adventures. As we came back from the waterfall we ended up going a different route and had to crash through the jungle-like we were extras in an Indiana Jones film.

Kaniakapupu Ruins

There’s a special energy here.

This was once the celebrating summer home of King Kahemehaha III. There’s a sign sharing that it was once the location of a liua celebration that had over 10,000 people. I couldn’t believe it! I imagined myself joining the festivities when entering. Remember, if you visit this place – please show the utmost respect.

Don’t take any rocks. Don’t pick at the ruins. Don’t walk where you shouldn’t.

These are some of the last relics we have left in our world – and if we ruin or destroy them our future posterity won’t be able to live the magical moments that comprise our history. Breathe deep. Remember. Respect.

Do you think there are Menehune here? There’s tremendous, beautiful energy here, although some consider the area haunted by Nightmarchers. This is a sacred place.