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Dragon’s Teeth

On Sunday (7/11) we decided to stay a little closer to home. We started our latest adventure at D.T. Flemming Beach Park near Kapalua and walked along the beach until we ran out of sand. Then we went up and walked along the edge of a golf course to get to the lava fields that were our destination. Yes, doing this was how the guidebook recommended we get there. (We were also careful to respect the Honokahua Burial Site which dates back to 850 A.D.)

The lava formations here are unusual. The lava itself come from the dying days of the West Maui volcano and is very light-colored. Plus, in this specific place, the salt spray on the upwind side has formed the lava into formations that look like large teeth…Dragon’s Teeth.
But that’s not all (no, this is not an informercial!)…there is a labyrinth and some amazing ocean views. This is one of those places where you are really reminded of the ocean’s power. Mike did an amazing job of capturing this on these pics!

Aloha,
Jennifer