Hawaii Trip 2013

As you look through the photos, keep in mind that I do not have the ability to capture the beauty we were blessed to see! Our trip included Maui and Oahu. I take photos to capture memories for us. As we go back through them, it helps us remember specifics about trips we take. Some of the photos here are not meant to be artistic, but simply to be reminders. I hope you enjoy them. If you get a chance to visit Hawaii, GO!

Iao Valley State Park Maui April 22, 2013
Iao Valley State Park Maui April 22, 2013
Iao Valley State Park Maui April 22, 2013
Iao Needle Iao Valley State Park Maui April 22, 2013
Iao Valley State Park Maui April 22, 2013
Iao Valley State Park Maui April 22, 2013
Blooms on African Tulip Tree Iao Valley State Park Maui April 22, 2013
The African Tulip Tree blooms were sprinkled on the ground. This gives an idea of their size. Iao Valley State Park Maui April 22, 2013
Iao Valley State Park Maui April 22, 2013
Iao Valley State Park Maui April 22, 2013
Maui April 22, 2013
This is not a clear photo, but I only saw this sea turtle pop its head out of the water a few times. Each time, I barely had enough time to see it through my lens before it went back under the water. I believe this was the first turtle we saw on our trip, so we were very excited.
The sand at this beach had beautiful colors. Jet black, a terra cotta tone, tan and white were the main colors. As we walked back to the car, we found out that it got hotter and hotter as we got away from the water. Maui April 22, 2013
We got a quick glimpse of the turtle's flippers this time. Maui April 22, 2013
Maui April 22, 2013
Maui April 22, 2013
Maui April 22, 2013
Maui April 22, 2013
Maui April 22, 2013
Heliconia - There are many varieties. Maui April 22, 2013
We were up before 3 a.m. for the drive to Haleakala. Was it worth the effort? YES!! Seeing a sunrise while standing above the clouds was spectacular. The elevation at the top of the crater is 10,023 feet above sea level. Haleakala Sunrise Maui April 23, 2013
It was very cold and the wind was strong. I took many photos, but there were only a few that were clear enough to use because I could not hold my camera steady. Haleakala Sunrise Maui April 23, 2013
There were lots of people there with us. Haleakala Sunrise Maui April 23, 2013
The number of cars gives an idea of how many people had the same idea we did. Parking lot at the Haleakala Visitor Center. Maui April 23, 2013
Most people were dressed in layers, some with gloves and hats. There were also people in shorts, trying to keep warm with blankets they brought from their hotel rooms. Haleakala Sunrise Maui April 23, 2013
Haleakala Sunrise Maui April 23, 2013
Haleakala Sunrise Maui April 23, 2013
Haleakala Sunrise Maui April 23, 2013
Haleakala Crater at Sunrise Maui April 23, 2013
Haleakala Crater at Sunrise Maui April 23, 2013
Haleakala Crater at Sunrise Maui April 23, 2013
Haleakala Crater at Sunrise Maui April 23, 2013
Silversword at Haleakala Crater Maui April 23, 2013
Silversword at Haleakala Crater The Silversword is an endangered plant. It can live up to 50 years, then blooms only once and dies. Maui April 23, 2013
Maui April 23, 2013
Maui April 23, 2013
Silversword Maui April 23, 2013
We did not see any of the Silversword blooming, but this is part of a dried flower stalk. Each stalk can produce 50,000 seeds that are then carried away by the wind. Maui April 23, 2013
The base of a Silversword after it has bloomed. Maui April 23, 2013
Upcountry of Maui April 23, 2013
These felt like wax when you touched them. Upcountry of Maui April 23, 2013
The flowering jacaranda trees were amazing! Upcountry of Maui April 23, 2013
Jacaranda Tree Upcountry of Maui April 23, 2013
We stayed in a condo on Maui. There were so many beautiful plants, I could have stayed quite busy just taking pictures there.
Bananas growing in the parking area of the condo. Maui April 23, 2013
Maui April 23, 2013
This flower fascinated me. The shape and color were so unusual. I still don't know the name of if. It was growing in a covered walkway at the condo. Maui April 23, 2013

PHOTOS BY SHERRIE

Hawaii Trip 2013