Hawaiian Vacation Day 3: The Road to Hana

This picture depicts the reason we went to Hawaii: unspoiled natural beauty. Truth be told, Mihir and I don't consider ourselves "beach people". To us, Hawaii represented a place where we'd get views unlike any we'd see here on the continent. During the entire 5 day trip, we spent perhaps 2 hours on the beach and the rest of our time seeking opportunities to commune with Hawaii's nature. Having said that, I was surprised to see evergreens growing in Hawaii! His photo was taken as we drove along the Hana Highway, a journey that consumed most of Day 3.
Road to Hana: Hana Highway is a famous stretch of road travelled by most tourists who visit Maui. Just over 50 miles long, the road twists and turns (600 turns) and includes enough one-lane bridges (54) to require an entire day of driving. That, dear reader, is the beauty of it. You see, Hana Highway meanders back in time, to a slower-paced Hawaii. By taking our time and stopping every few miles, Mihir and I explored unspoiled rainforests and lava rock coastlines we'd never have seen otherwise. I can't adequately describe the scenery, so I'll post photos instead: