The Search for the Nuuanu Petroglyphs
Nuuanu Petroglyphs - June 4, 2014 The search for the Nuuanu Petroglyphs began today as Daniel and DJ joined my kids and I on the expedition to find these ancient carvings. We started the day at the Royal Mausoleum searching for the Kamehameha's graves. This sacred ground had so much mana we couldn't even park our cars there. Well, there was no parking available in the area, however the place is really cool and we were the only ones there making me think people on Oahu don't go here. After the Mausoleum, we ventured behind the cemetery to Alapena Pool and Kapena falls. Near Alapena pool are the petroglyph carvings surrounded by metal bars. There appears to be a man and a dog. The metal bars are there for protection since there has been so much vandalism in the area. We tried to look for more petroglyphs, but all the searching came up empty. We did enjoy Alapena and Kapena falls. It was Daniel and DJ's first time there, shocking news to me as they are seasoned hikers a...