As the world returns to normal — normal-ish? — travel has taken off once more. Now our readers are sharing their recent adventures, both domestic and far flung, snapping photos as they cycle bike trails in Oregon, visit waterfalls in McCloud, hike Mount Kilimanjaro and more — and they’re offering tips on what to see, where to go and how to plan.
Today, we’re hearing from a couple who have just returned from tropical shores.
Wish You Were Here
HAWAII: Alameda residents Christina and Tony Poggio celebrated their 39th wedding anniversary in Kauai last month. “One of the most memorable and challenging highlights,” Christina says, “was doing the 4-mile hike on the Kalalau trail down to Hanakapi’ai beach on the Napali coast. It’s only accessible by hiking and visible only by helicopter or boat. This was a super strenuous hike and the most difficult one we’ve done. Lots of ups and downs over rocks, tree roots and wood, but the end result when you get to the beach is well worth it — so breathtaking, it looks surreal, like a painting.”
TRAVEL TIPS: “It’s fairly hot and can be humid, so bring a lot of water. My husband and I drank about seven 16.9-ounce water bottles. There are some shady areas, but not a lot, so take advantage to rest, especially when you can catch a cool breeze. The weather is unpredictable so check the forecast. We were lucky and had a perfect day. With the tropical weather, sometimes it can rain, and it’s slippery. We brought hiking poles, which the majority of people had. I don’t think we could have done without!”
Join in the fun! Send a photo of yourself on your latest adventures — local, domestic or international — to jburrell@bayareanewsgroup.com. Tell us where you are, who everyone is and where they’re from, and share a travel tip or two to help fellow readers do that awesome thing, too.
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