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Wai`anae, Leeward Side of Oahu

Wai`anae: Leeward side of Oahu, Kaneaki Heiau, Jan.2006
Tourists stay usually in Waikiki, Honolulu and on the windward side of the Island. The dry, leeward side of Oahu is separated from the centers of visitors by the heavy industrial and military complex in saddle of Oahu, and stayed widely rural or local.

The spectrum of restaurants, businesses and homes mirrors clearly the much lower purchasing power of the residents. Maybe of them seem to like it that way. They have quiet beaches, and... the best sunsets on the Island. One of the attractions of rank for history buffs is the Kaneaki Heiau, build probably 1450-1650. It is difficult to reach. Requires passing through private grounds in the Makaha Valley. They really write down your name from your ID, and you will be asked to fill out a waiver of sorts, and all such strange stuff. We found not one single soul visiting this heiau, we were all alone.

P840 Along the shoreline, route 93
P840 Along the shoreline, route 93
P842 Mass housing in the secluded valley
P842 Mass housing in the secluded valley
2130 Entrance to the Heiau
2130 Entrance to the Heiau
2132 Kane'aki Heiau
2132 Kane'aki Heiau
P845 Kane'aki Heiau
P845 Kane'aki Heiau
P850 Kane'aki Heiau
P850 Kane'aki Heiau
2138 Kane'aki Heiau
2138 Kane'aki Heiau
P856 Kane'aki Heiau
P856 Kane'aki Heiau
2146 Makaha Valley
2146 Makaha Valley
2157 Entry to Kaneana State Park
2157 Entry to Kaneana State Park
P861 End of route 930 few miles of Ka`ena Point
P861 End of route 930 few miles of Ka`ena Point
2147 High surf so typical for Kaewa`ula Beach
2147 High surf so typical for Kaewa`ula Beach
2148 Fishing grounds toward Ka`ena
2148 Fishing grounds toward Ka`ena
2150 Waves dwarf people
2150 Waves dwarf people
2153 Carving rocks, sand korn at a time
2153 Carving rocks, sand korn at a time
2155 Something military
2155 Something military
P867 Either Keawa`ula or Makua beach in the Kaneana State Park
P867 Either Keawa`ula or Makua beach in the Kaneana State Park
P870
P870
P872
P872
2156 Typical look of the route 930 driven toward south
2156 Typical look of the route 930 driven toward south