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NUUANU VALLEY RE-EDITED HD “Waydes World Hawaii

HIKE (Easy/Moderate) It was another beautiful day in PARADISE so we worked our way up to the tourist packed Manoa Falls which is almost a 1 mile hike each way. We then took the Aihualama Trail which is not traveled on by tourists but does start at the end of Manoa Falls where all the tourists cluster to. Aihualama Trail is about 3 miles each way and is VERY MUDDY and covered by an AMAZING bamboo Forest. We then took Pauoa Flats Trail which is only about a ½ mile to the top and ends with the pay off of Nuuanu valley. The total hike isn’t bad and the MANY SWTICHBACK, I can’t count how many, helps in making your journey up the mountain an easy one. The total hike will be about 8 miles and a total of 4-5 hours depending how long you stay at the Pauoa Flats/Nuuanu Valley Outlook, have lunch or if you choose to go a little further. If you go LEFT at the outlook, up a steep short ridge past a phone poll, there are GREAT VIEWS up there. If you choose to go RIGHT after a few more hours of VERY severe hiking it will take you to the peaks, K1 and K2. These two mountain points on Oahu are the tallest on the Ko’olau mountain range at over 3000ft above sea level. Whatever you guys do be smart, hike with a partner and pack proper supplies. Food, Plenty of water or Gatorade in case you choose to keep hiking. Much Aloha all. See you out there!

Lovely Maui Oceanfront Luxury Vacation Rental # 312 at the Kihei Surfside Resort

This third floor oceanfront condo at the Kihei Surfside Resort is located on quieter side the building and has a lovely ocean view from the kitchen, living room, dining area and lanai. It is one of the larger, 1 bedroom, 1.5 bath units (680 sq ft). With the exception of the bedroom, the unit is tiled throughout. It has been tastefully remodeled to a very high standard. The unit has maple cabinetry and gorgeous black granite countertops which are consistent throughout the unit. Rosiesrentals.com starting handling the rentals of this unit in February 2010, so we do not yet have a years worth of Guest Ratings to publish. The beautiful kitchen is well equipped with stylish black and stainless steel appliances, including a large refrigerator with ice maker, flat top stove with microwave hood fan above, full size dishwasher and garbage disposer. There is a pair of matching barstools on the outside of the island. The living room has a queen size sofa-bed and a comfy swivel rocker rattan basket chair. There is a large flat screen LCD color TV, DVD player, stereo and multi speed ceiling fan. The dining area has a round rattan glass table with 4 matching chairs. The large lanai has a bistro table with two padded bistro chairs — a perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee or a romantic oceanfront dinner! The entry hall is very spacious, with a large built in maple/granite buffet, and a functional desk area with a ergonomic leather office chair and free high speed internet hookup