The Waipio Valley is a hidden paradise on the northwest coast of the Big Island.
After driving up the coast for 40 miles we met the van that took us down the ultra steep narrow road to the valley. Then up the valley through many river crossings to where the horses were waiting. On horseback we rode further up the valley through jungle and past taro fields.
Cowgirls and me ready to ride.
On our trusty mounts.
Taro grows in water like rice. Plenty of water here but it seemed out of place to see the black plastic they use to line the fields.
Looking down on the valley and the coast.
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