WPC – The Road Taken
The challenge this week reminds me of one of the multiple trips we took to Maui. We always rent a Jeep to drive around. My husband loves to go on the Road to Hana. The previously drives were enjoyable. He doesn’t mind driving through the narrow unpaved part of the Road with the cliff on one side. Somehow during this one trip, the drive turned out to be different.
We started out in a sunny afternoon, enjoyed the ocean and the cliff scene. When the road turned narrower with thick trees, it started pouring rain. The rain was so heavy that the windshield wiper didn’t go fast enough to show a view of the road. We knew that we had not yet passed the point with single lane and no visibility of the oncoming cars. Drivers use honking, and caution driving to get through. Sometimes one car has to find a tiny shoulder to stop and let the other car go by. We worried about the safety to go through that part of the road in the rain. I looked at the map and tried to estimate the distance behind us and how much further we would have to go. It looked like we were in the middle. Turning around was as hard as going forward. We knew that the hardest part of driving was coming up; there should be a town after that. My husband decided to keep going. I was sitting tight, praying for safety. Fortunately, we passed the “no visibility” point before dark. Then we drove in the dark until we got back to the condo.
As soon as we saw the smoke from the sugar cane factory, we knew our condo was very near (the sugar cane factory photo was taken during the day).
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I officially have a thing for waterfalls now. Really amazing photos.
Also, thanks for stopping by my blog… i already said that in my reply there.
Just felt like saying it again.
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Many of your comments went to my spam. Sorry for delay to answer. Your waterfall must be soothing!
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Beautiful pictures, especially the one with the waterfall. I have always wanted to go to Maui. Maybe one day.
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Yes, Maui has less tourism. We like to come to relax. Thank you for your comment!
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And a beautiful road it was!
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Yes, it was. We went on it three times. Thank you for reading!!*¨*•♥•*¨*
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I’ve also driven down narrow dirt roads in pouring rain. It’s terrifying, especially when you have two small children in the car like I had. It was like driving blind.
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Yes, you have a better description – driving blind. It was scary. Good thing that the raining didn’t happen at the narrow road with the cliff on one side. On a sunny day, we got out to the edge of the cliff, I glimpsed two cars at the bottom, with one wheels pointing up. When I tried to see it again. It was so windy, couldn’t go out far enough to see them again!! Exciting drive but scary at times!
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What an adventure! And it does look like a beautiful place!
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Yes, it’s beautiful. Only this trip was a little challenging!
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While traveling through mountains the weather change so fast. It is scary to drive while raining. But then it doesn’t stop us to take the risk again.
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Yes, it takes courage to keep going knowing that there’s a risk. We always need help from above! Thank you for reading!
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Nice photos! I feel like I am travelling with you when reading your stories.Have a great weekend! 🙂
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Thank you for the kind comment and thank you for reading. Have a wonderful weekend to you! 🙂
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I’m so glad that you and your husband were safe! Lovely post – gorgeous photos. Have a wonderful weekend, Miriam 🙂 ~Debbie Many blessings
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Thank you, Debbie. Have a wonderful weekend!!
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You too, Miriam! Be gentle with yourself. 🙂
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Thank you Debbie, that’s what I need – be gentle with myself. I think I’m doing too much. Your kind word came in a good timing. Blessings to you!
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And blessings to YOU, Miriam! Big hugs! 🙂 And smiles too. Love, Debbie
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Thank you so much!! love, Miriam
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We also drove that road when we stayed in Maui. Kids still talk about it. Beautiful. We had to ignore the “No rental agreements valid past this point” or something on that order. Of course we kept on going!😉
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That was what we saw on our first trip, and we just kept going since we had 4-wheel drive! 🙂
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We just had a tiny car, but went anyway.😄
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Nobody check one you anyway! I’m glad you had a good time!!
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It was worth the risk.
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And your family had a fun time!!
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Certainly did.
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That’s great!
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Fine
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This was just beautiful. And I love it when you said, “I was sitting tight, praying for safety.” 🙂 Doing just what you were suppose to do in times like that. Thanks for this and the pictures are gorgeous. God Bless you 🙂
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I say to my husband or closed friends that worry won’t take you any faster. So I have to tell myself to do the same, and pray for the unknown!
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Amen, all worry does is steal your joy 🙂
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In the Chinese legend, talked about one general of an army. His hair turn white overnight. I don’t know if it’s true or a metaphor!
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Beautiful!
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Thank you so much!
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Yes it sure was a harrowing drive we read. Thank goodness all went well.
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Yes! Thank you!
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Lovely writing and photos.
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Thank you so much!
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My husband and I have been to Maui only once. We tried to drive the road to Hannah but it was so crowded that we turned around long before the section of road you describe. Maybe we will try again someday. Your photos are beautiful!
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It’s worth to do it if you have a chance. The road is beautiful. The rain was unusual because the rain storm was coming but didn’t hit Maui! Thank you for reading!
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Interesting story! Glad you made it safely to your destination!!
Dwight
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Thank you for reading it! It was a relief!
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I am glad you got back safely. It is great to have a competent driver. If I was richer I would love a driver.😊
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I was going to include saying he is a dirt bike rider and used to ride on the ridge less than one feet wide of the mountain, but I deleted it, tried to stay on track of the road. 🙂
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Goodness!
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I got connected with Haddon. I’ll start doing my 52 Weeks of Thanksgiving.
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Brilliant. I am surprised at how few have joined in Bernadettes prompt. It is so worthwhile.😊
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Yes, by doing that, it keeps our thoughts and focus on being thankful. Also brings our awareness of the present and opens our eyes to see the flowers on the sidewalk, and share the joy and thankfulness. I’m glad I got connected!
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Beautiful pictures! Maui is super gorgeous! And your trip story is although adventurous but bit scary too, I would have freaked out in your situation! But nonetheless it’s great that the no visibility weather passed soon & you reached you condo safely 🙂
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Thank you for reading my post. I’m thankful for safety. I’ll come over to visit you!!
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I held my breath waiting to read about the part where you made it through the narrow part of the road. Thank God for safety. Lovely photos.
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I was holding my breath when my husband was driving through. I trust his driving through and I was watch the passenger side of the road. Thank you for reading. Yes, thank God for safety!
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