The old Kohala sugar railroad is now a trail, at least for a mile or two north of Mahukona. It’s very curvy with many cuttings and embankments. In the early morning, the walk is a succession of changes from shade to sun and back again.
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Would have been in interesting drive for the train driver
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Interesting and slow. All those curves had to be taken at a very moderate speed. On that walk are places where the original path of the railway can be seen and that was even more winding.
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Wow
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An inviting place to walk, Graham. Where do you see the whales?
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In the ocean I guess Janet 🐳😁
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Brian is right of course, but you can see them anywhere around the island. The best area is on the west side between Kona and Kohala. Last week, after a swim at Mahukona, I said to my wife, “I still haven’t seen any whales this year … Oh, there’s one now!” And if you’re lucky, you can see then in the water. Don’t know whether you saw this post (https://grahamsisland.com/2025/01/26/another-thrilling-humpback-whale-encounter/) from January of this year, but it’s an encounter I won’t ever forget!
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What an awesome experience, Graham! Of course what I meant by asking where you can see them, was that in the picture, I didn’t see any water. Maybe I just missed it. Obviously whales would be in the water. Lol.
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Ah, now I understand. The water is just off to the right. This part of the trail is right on the water’s edge, but up about 50 feet or so.
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It looks lovely. What a place to whale watch! xx
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It’s a good area for it. Sometimes the whales are quite close to shore and very active too.
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I really enjoy these daily snippets of life in Hawaii. Imagining walking here
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I’m glad you like them. It’s pretty dry here so not a lot of wildlife about, but whale season is just starting and it’s a great place to watch for them.
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I remember spotting whales from outside Maui airport with the help of an airport employee! One of my most exotic airport experiences
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I wouldn’t doubt it. You could also see them from Kona airport and certainly while coming in to land. I confess that I watch for whales while driving the coast road from Hawi to Kona and see quite a lot during the season.
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almost as dramatic as mine today, but think I’d prefer to walk in yours anytime
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In the afternoon it’s mostly open to the sun here. A good place to watch the sunset!
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