All for the Best Banana Bread on the Planet

"Let's go for a drive." There is something that is heard all over the country on lazy Sundays and holidays, and that is what we decided to do. I wanted to see some surf and we had heard that the ride along the Kahekili Highway that leads to the North side of the island was the one to take, so off we went.

Understated WarningsOne wrong move and.... Yes, that is a really high cliff.The view as we drive it"After you." "No, after you!"The reason you really don't want to go over the edge.The promise that had us conquering our anxiety and pushing on.It really is a green treehouse!Who can resist free samples? Or the chance to get out of the car and take some deep breaths.I wish the view at my job was this great. And they sell an average of 100 Best Banana Breads on the Planet each day at $5 a loaf. Where do I get this job?Hungry for Banana BreadOnly one of the dozens of great views on this terror ride drive.And us in the way of the view.

On top of everything the wind was howling like you read about. That last photo was taken with the camera perched on a rock using the timer. Pete was against it, sure we would lose the camera off the cliff, but we managed it anyway. It was a great drive and the surf and views were spectacular. "But wait," you say. "No pictures of Banana Bread?" Sorry. No false advertising there. It was Just.That.Good.

Comments

[Carole]

I think I'd have thrown up the banana bread on the drive back!

[Karen]

Beautiful sights but the drive...

[margene]

Heaven, you are in a heavenly paradise...there is NO doubt!

[Jennifer]

Breathe. Gasp. Breathe. OK. I think I can breathe again. I'm not sure even the world's best banana bread could entice me to make that drive. Hike... on foot... maybe. I'm so glad you had a great adventure. It looks like a memorable vacation for the whole family.

[Cheryl]

It looks like so much fun!

[Cara]

We were on the Big Island and decided to drive up the coast toward the volcanoes. About 45 minutes into the back and forth drive I swear we were both car sick we turned around and came back. I don't remember EVER being that car sick.

Glad the ride was worth it! And I'm terribly impressed with the picture of all of you!

[claudia]

Blue sky, blue water.........mmmmmm. Thanks for the break from cold gray skies.

You need one of these things:

http://www.joby.com/

[beverly]

*sigh*.

[Norma]

Holy Crap, that Julia has figured out the secret to life, hasn't she?????????????????? Cripes. I wanna set up a treehouse at the top of paradise and maybe sell The Best Oatmeal Cookies On The Planet or something. Maybe it's already been done. Heh.

I like Claudia's idea about the gorillapod! You and I have to get some!

[Alison]

Mmm... banana bread.

[Laurie]

The wind would have been the clincher. I wouldn't have gotten out of the car for the best CHOCOLATE on the planet.