That afternoon we packed up a picnic lunch and headed up to Iao Needle State Park. This area has a very short hike to good views of the Iao Needle and surrounding steep, green peaks. The whole hike is on stairs and paths. It really is quite beautiful. The hike is great because people of all fitness levels can enjoy it, and little kids have no problem either.
There is a little area that shows how native Hawaiians did some farming, planting their taro root in pools of water. All in all, this was a pleasant hike and perfect for our big family group of all ages.
Of course Finn mostly just enjoyed being with all those people who love him.
Afterwards we hopped back in the car and drove the ~1/2 mile distance to some botanical gardens that had a big picnic area. We ate our lunches and the boys had a blast running around the grass and rock area. Finn took in the sights, like a dog doing its business.
It was a super hot day. I think Finn was about to have heat stroke from all the running around, and as soon as we figured that out (cue: beet red face, sweat-drenched, lethargic) he drank about 12 oz water in one breath. It really was a lovely place, and I wish we'd been able to explore more of it with everyone else, but Finn needed a breather.
We took our leave and headed back to the condo to attempt another nap. The condo next to ours was being cleaned and with all the noise, Finn just wouldn't fall asleep. Nor would he fall asleep in the car on the drive we took. So we stopped off at Ka'anapali and cooled our sweaty selves in the ocean. Well, at least Jer and Finn did. I, alas, had forgotten my suit.
We found that spray sunscreen makes great hair product.
The day finished nicely with dinner and a walk at the beach back at the condo.
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