On Sunday my hubby and I decided to do a little hiking at the famous Pihea Trail which is all the way at the end of the road in Kokee State Park. The views of the Kalalau Valley are gorgeous if you are lucky enough to catch a clear day. 
This is the 'ohi'a lehua flower. My hubby says that if you pick the flower, it will rain. Here's the story (from Wikipedia): "ʻŌhiʻa and Lehua were two lovers separated by the goddess Pele. Pele desired ʻŌhiʻa and when she could not have him she turned him into a tree. Lehua was devastated by this transformation and out of pity the gods turned her into a flower and placed her upon the ʻōhiʻa tree. Separating these united lovers is not encouraged, and it is said that when a lehua flower is plucked from an ʻōhiʻa tree, the sky fills with rain representing the lovers' tears." I guess he was right!
This is a beautiful 'ohi'a tree just teeming with flowers!
Another spectacular view!
Here's my hubby on the trail!
And here we are on the edge for a photo op. Look out! No guard rails here!Hope you have enjoyed this slice of Kauai! I'm sure there will be a future painting or two coming from all of the photos I took!
Aloha from Kauai,
Marionette
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Aloha from Kauai,
Marionette
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