We still had daylight to burn from our last hike, so we drove to Manoa in search of a waterfall. Photo by Jasmin Nepomuceno.

Seven Bridges Trail

My third visit to this trail. Still can’t find all seven bridges. Forward. Backward. Circle.

99 bottles of beer

Waited for Jasmin at this makeshift recycling center. Rumours circulated that she overslept in a cage.

High road

Took the left fork to stay on trail.

Bridge #2

We spaced ourselves apart so that we didn’t exceed the weight limit.

Hang left

Took the left junction that branched off the main trail to Waiakeakua Falls.

Hello?

Jasmin and Jose outside the first abandoned house.

For Sale

This fixer upper is reputedly haunted or just needs a lot of TLC. Fruit trees included.

Small waterfall

Also known as Bamboo Waterfall.

Lush forest

The valley was thick with endemic and introduced flora.

Naniuapo stream

Clouds of mosquitoes drifted from the stream towards our increased carbon dioxide output. Feeding time.

Banyan tree

To climb or not to climb.

50 Shades of Hiking – Part 2

I’m not sure who enjoyed it more. Jasmin or the tree.

Tight squeeze

Thessa making her way through the downed trees that blocked the trail.

Naniuapo falls

Group photo at the trickling waterfall left to right: Thessa, myself, Jose and Jasmin. Photo by Jasmin Nepomuceno.

Bamboo forest

Going back, we discovered an easier return trail on the opposite side of the stream.

Split tree

We came across a huge tree that had split in half and fallen to the ground, forming a tree arch and a photo opportunity. Photo by Jasmin Nepomuceno.

Matching car

Thessa, Jasmin and Jose next to an abandoned car. Calling Counting Cars.

Noni fruit

Tastes bad. Good for you? Photo by Jasmin Nepomuceno.

Haunted house?

Let’s try to look scared this time. Photo by Jose Luis Delaki.

All pau

The group making their way out.

GPS Tracks

The short hike into Manoa valley was filled with fun times and good company. Post hike meal at Sanoya. Oxtail soup. Hold the ramen. Stuffed with gyoza.