Malama Ki, Malama Flats, McKenzie State Park. This area is a wonderland of ocean waves, palm trees, iron woods, and seclusion. Weekdays there often is no one else here but on weekends families picnic, fish, and party. This cache is called A Chorus Line for the way the waves break against the cliffs. A wave rolls in at an angle and starts its crash as it continues down - or up, the coast. It is easy to picture a chorus line of can-can girls flashing their elaborate and gaudy dresses to the crowd.
When these waves break tidal pools are formed where sealife teams. Sea slugs, gobie fish, convict tangs, and sometimes small, colorful shrimp can be found. Scurrying black crabs are everywhere. When the tide is high and the swells as well, the whole area turns into a huge kiddie pool.
The cache is relatively easy to find. You can park at McKenzie Park and walk the three-quarter mile coastal trail until you get to the cache or park at the top of the two-track road that comes directly down from Highway 137 - Red Road. If you drive a four wheel drive vehicle it is possible to drive within 50 yards of the GZ.
Also a great place to view our winter visitors, the Humpback Whale. However you get here, spend some time in another of Hawaii's natural playgrounds. Maybe I'll have horseshoes set up for a game when you get here. As always, re-hide the cache and watch for muggles. One word of warning - I almost named this cache "The Night Marchers." Have fun.
(Miscellaneous grabs for FTF, also a TB)