06-08-2012, 08:32 AM
Hitchhiking does work up and down the pali. For those who do want to walk into Waipio a few things to note. One is going down, even though it doesn't feel like it at the time, is way harder on your body than up. Take it slow. Every step down is (for most of us) the type of activity we're not used to.. ie, our muscles for that sort of thing aren't as developed as they would be if done repeatedly. Going up is in the moment harder, but in general using muscles we keep toned with our normal lifestyles.. if you are an active person.
But as I said hitchhiking does work. Though do not expect someone that might readily give you a ride from either end to be willing to stop and pick you up somewhere in the middle. Some will, but it's not all that much fun to let out a clutch into first gear on that incline when you're going up. Others.. if their's is a pickup will slow down enough for you to jump in.
And yes, even though I was gruffer than coppercoin40 gave me credit for (there was a guy in the 70's that would drive us all nuts racing his motorcycle around in the valley) it's the ambiance of the valley that should be respected. It's a different way of life and a precious one. From within the valley there's 'down in the valley' and 'up top' as references. With 'up top' being as derogatory as 'haole' can be in some uses. So imagine the feelings that fester over the daily intrusion of tourists, and as one bring as much respect and humility as you can.
That road is rough. But thank all the Gods it is!
But as I said hitchhiking does work. Though do not expect someone that might readily give you a ride from either end to be willing to stop and pick you up somewhere in the middle. Some will, but it's not all that much fun to let out a clutch into first gear on that incline when you're going up. Others.. if their's is a pickup will slow down enough for you to jump in.
And yes, even though I was gruffer than coppercoin40 gave me credit for (there was a guy in the 70's that would drive us all nuts racing his motorcycle around in the valley) it's the ambiance of the valley that should be respected. It's a different way of life and a precious one. From within the valley there's 'down in the valley' and 'up top' as references. With 'up top' being as derogatory as 'haole' can be in some uses. So imagine the feelings that fester over the daily intrusion of tourists, and as one bring as much respect and humility as you can.
That road is rough. But thank all the Gods it is!