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Our reason for today's trip
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We started our sunset trip with a short hike at Homer Grove at the foothills of Haleakala
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Let's start on the nature trail
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We immediately entered a wooded area
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The path opens up briefly before returning into the woods
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The trail opened up into scrubs
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This bush was loaded with berries
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We are at about 6,000 feet elevation
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A few wildflowers dotted the area
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Intruder ahead
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Flowers are a welcome sight
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Branching out in all directions
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He found the ugliest outfit in the suitcase
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Bigfoot sighting
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Rare I'iwi sighting at Hosmer Grove camp site
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Don't move
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Stand motionless
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Take one last look before it's gone
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Another bird sighting
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And, another one
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Blooming silversword
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Death is imminent
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The last hurrah
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Flowers of the silversword
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The silversword plant can take up to 50 years to bloom
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The silversword dies after it has bloomed
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As high as the clouds
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Maui's shoreline is far below
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Short hike to a different view into Haleakala Crater
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Another look into the valley below
