Sometimes Breaking the Rules Pays Off...

While in Hawaii, Evan and I drove the road to Hana. For those of you who don't know what this is, I will try to explain - but it's pretty hard to visualize what I'm talking about until you experience it yourself. The road to Hana is famous in Maui. It is a stretch of road that lasts for 37 miles, weaving in and out along the coastline on a road that is definitely NOT wide enough for two cars. It is only 37 miles, but it takes you hours to complete. This is partially due to the numerous scenic stops along the way - hiking opportunities, waterfalls, botanical gardens, eucalyptus trees, black sand beaches, etc. until you finally reach the Seven Sacred Pools. The other reason it takes so long is due to the ridiculous terrain.

Once you reach the Seven Sacred Pools there is a 14 mile stretch of unpaved road that leads you all the way around the back of the island. Evan and I rented a Jeep Wrangler and in the contract it specifically highlights this unpaved road and in capital letter explains that is is a BREACH OF CONTRACT if you drive on this terrain. There are fines involved, no road side assistance provided, etc. etc.

Well, we decided once we got to the Seven Sacred Pools that we were for sure going to keep going - so with me in the passenger side freaking out - we went all the way around. It was unreal, seeing the change in climate. The island goes from luscious green tropical conditions to a dry desert that looks to have been starved of rain since it's existence.

One of the most beautiful discoveries on our adventure along the unpaved road was this marvelous abandoned church. The outside looked almost like marble and the stained glass accents were breathtaking. It also helped that there just happened to be a rainbow in the sky and the church overlooked the crashing waves of the ocean.  Check out the below and let me know what you think!