After leaving the busy beach, we decided to stop at the botanical gardens I've heard such great things about. Ho-omaluhia Botanic Gardens was listed on a google search as one of the prettiest on the island to see.
The drive out there was pretty spectacular. The garden is kind of hidden in the midst of a suburban area. In blends in so well it would have been easy to pass by it as it's just at the end of a neighborhood.
They are free to visit, and once you get through the main gate it's another mile drive to the actually parking lot/visitor center. It's a beautiful drive, with signs all along saying do not stop and take pictures. It's a very narrow lane, so people stopping all the time would be a bit of a nightmare. Gorgeous drive through though. And we got a chance to walk around and see these amazing exotic plans.
After being in these gardens, it's not a stretch to believe dinosaurs exist. In fact, we kept expecting to see them around every corner. If they were going to be alive anywhere in the world, I could completely see them being alive here.
We wondered around the area for about an hour. There were lovely places to stop and sit, and they spent time labeling all their plants. So much time and energy. While I am not a botanist, I do appreciate reading what species the plant is. Some are not familiar, but others can be. Like the cocoa tree. I know that one.
You can also camp in this spectacular place. Camping requirements are rather strict and reservations in advance are a must. But what a gorgeous spot to spend the night in. I would absolutely want to camp here.
Sadly, we never ran into dinosaurs. They must have been hiding while we were there. But the views were incredible, and it was hard to leave. Yet it was time to drive along another 20 minutes for our next stop. In the meantime, I'll let you enjoy a few pictures and videos below of this amazing place.
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