Our Hawaiian Vacation: Second through Fourth Stops of Two Day Circle Tour
This post continues details of our two-day circular driving tour of the island of Hawaii, which we began on our ninth day in Hawaii (May 25th). Our first stop was in the South Island region at South Point. Our next three stops were in the towns of Waiohinu and Naalehu, both of which are located in Hawaii’s South Island region.
After leaving South Point, we returned to Highway 11 and continued our drive east. The first towns we came to were Waiohinu and Naalehu.
Our second stop of the day was in Waoihinu. We stopped in Waiohinu to see a Monkey Pod Tree that Mark Twain supposedly planted in 1866. There was a sign by the tree that said it was the Mark Twain Monkey Pod Tree. The tree blew down in 1957; however, its shoots have grown into a decent-sized new tree.
Mark Twain’s Monkey Pod Tree
Monkey Pod Tree Blossoms
Our third stop was in Naalehu, which is the southernmost town in the 50 states. We enjoyed a mid-morning snack at the Hana Hou Restaurant, which is the southernmost restaurant in the 50 states. As we entered the Hana Hou Restaurant, we were hit with sensory overload.
Which snack should we choose?
I chose a generous slice of chocolate peanut butter pie.
Dorothy picked the carrot cake.
Our fourth stop of the day was also in Naalehu. We stopped at overlook of the Naalehu coastline.
Whittington Beach Park Overlook
Next stop – Punalu’u Beach Park
The Beauty Around Us 
10 Responses to “Our Hawaiian Vacation: Second through Fourth Stops of Two Day Circle Tour”
In Borneo, Malaysia and Singapore, there are Monkey Pod Tree Blossoms too. Great that you are having such a good time.
I have just read your past Hawaii posts. They are great. I loved the video of the dolphins. How cool that they just play and play all day.I would have been so torn between the chocolate/pb pie and the carrot cake. Love both of those!You have put a lot of time into these posts. Nice job!!Becky K.
@Ann – I did have a good time on our Hawaiian vacation. We were there in May. It is taking me a long time to organize, edit and upload pictures and prepare and upload blog posts about our visit. @Becky K.- I like both the pie and carrot cake as well. It wasn't an easy choice!
It is so in teresting to follow your tracs. The huge tree is fantastic and what strange flowers.I would dfinitely choose your cake, looks great but I guess not the healthiest one….The scenic wiew is stunning and how far it goes 🙂
Beautiful pictures and interesting post. Gerry
Beautiful pictures and interesting post. Gerry
Hmmm – which to choose – the PB pie or the Carrot Cake? Both look delish and it's only breakfast time !! ;o)
I have never heard of a Monkey Pod tree… Interesting that Mark Twain planted it… Love it's fuzzy blossoms.I would choose that chocolate PEANUT BUTTER pie… YUM…. George would choose the carrot cake.WOW–beautiful view from the Whittington Beach Park Overlook…. Thanks, Linda… Hope you have a wonderful day.Hugs,Betsy
Either dessert sounds delicious right now…
Love the sweets! Oh, and the Whittington Beach Park Overlook looks gorgeous!