Well, yes it is real but is it natural? I don’t know . . . We came across this pleasant little surprise when we actually had come to see the Nakalele Blowhole in Maui (photos to follow).
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| A bit surreal . . . |
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| It’s positively glowing . . . |
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| There was no one nearby to take a photo of both of us together. |
The drive from Kapalua, around Nakalele Point and on to Wailuku is extraordinary. Nakalele Blowhole is the result of the ocean wearing away the shore below the lava shelf. With each wave, water is forced through a hole in the lava shelf resulting in the “eruption” of water similar to a geyser. The “blowing” of the water varies dramatically depending on tide levels and wave action. High tide and strong surf result in the best effects. The blowhole can be seen from the road when the wave action is right or you can hike down to the area – just don’t get too close!
Useful Information:
- The blowhole, point and light beacon can easily be seen from the trailhead without taking the hike.
- Use extreme caution when walking these trails as they are rocky and descend steeply toward the ocean. Wear sturdy shoes, a hat and use sunscreen. Always bring drinking water, do not hike alone, and tell others about your hiking itenerary.
- Be extremely careful around the blowhole as the waves and resulting eruptions are unpredictable and are deadly dangerous.
- Never sit on, touch or get close to the blowhole or erupting water.
- Monitor the ocean conditions continuously as rough waves may endanger you as the trail nears the water.
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| Duly noted . . . |
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| It was like a ‘moonscape’ |
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| I took a tumble on this lava – it was razor-sharp and shredded my hand quite a bit – aarghhh |
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| What could grow here? |
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| Our first glimpse |
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| People! there’s a hole there that leads directly into the ocean!! |
All I can say is that it was an incredible experience and we came away awed and soaking wet!
Real or not… the coolest thing EVER! Love your photos from your adventure!
Wow! Incredible! Great great photos Mom!
Jo
I’m not surprised you were wet after that adventure. Whether the heart was created by nature or enhanced by a human doesn’t really matter. It’s still a neat find. :)
Jennifer@threedogsinagarden Amazing landscape and photographs!
Very impressive photos and such a beautiful sign – no matter if sent by nature or not! Thanks for visiting my blog and for your lovely message!
that is tooo cool what a great place to visit
OMG, that heart looks fantastic!
I think I have been to that blowhole, but I don´t remember the heart. But I don´t think we were that close. Thanks for sharing. :)
thank you for sharing! amazing!
That heart is pretty amazing :)…WOW!
Oh wow!! Your photos are so beautiful. I hope I get to visit there one day. That heart is amazing!
Beautiful! I have never even been to the ocean! Just gorgeous! Visiting from SST.
This is absolutely stunning! I’ve never seen anything like it. Thanks so much for sharing. The entire area is breathtaking.
Oh my! You just made me miss Maui with a vengeance!!
My husband was in the Marine Corps for 4 years and was stationed on Oahu for 3 of those 4 years. While we lived there, we went to Maui for a 4 day vacation and I absolutely fell in love. Oahu is stunningly beautiful in it’s own right too of course, but I am much more of a rural lover than a city dweller. Maui is right up my alley! We WILL be back some day!
Isn’t it amazing what nature can do? Thanks for sharing, I’m glad I stopped by!
Such a beautiful place! What a treasure. Great pics!
I ♥ this post. It looks like a fun place to visit.
Thanks so much for linkin these up for WW! I want to go to Maui just to see it for myself. lol.
so beautiful! great capture of what must have been an amazing experience!
wow I love that. Nature is so cool x
Terrific wordless wednesday work!!