Ho'omaluhia Gardens, the secret is out! Kaneohe, Oahu

Let me reminisce about what I call, my "Aunty's private garden." That seemed accurate before when few people knew about this place. Now, thanks mainly through social media, many influencers go there to get their iconic photo opportunity.
Well, if you visit, go and enjoy the whole botanical garden. It's large and beautiful. It is nearly bordered by the jagged Kalalau Mountain range and is filled with greenery and noted plant life.
To us, we think of the times that we went in and admired the garden, the lake and had a picnic there. (I don't know if that is still allowed.) Usually we could get some Kaneohe takeout from local kine food, Chinese, Japanese okazuya or Korean food.
It's been a long time since I have been there and my video filming is old and rather shakey. Sorry about that. But it's from an earlier time when we felt like we were the only ones there.
So here's my simple story.
Mahalo nui loa to Lono for allowing me to use his song, "Pu'u O Hoku." All his music is found at lonomusic.com
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[@thunderingthelightning]

Indeed, beautiful. Thank you C.

[@c_honda]

Have you ever visited here? It's a nice respite from the busier touristy places. And it's not too hard to walk around at either. Thanks for always being supportive!

[@peneljsmith]

beautiful place.

[@c_honda]

It really is, and it's so easy to visit, especially if you are on the North Shore. We took it for granted for so long. Thanks for watching Penel!

[@BraddahBruce]

I want to take the walk to the pond at the visitor"s center. Thanks for sharing!
🍍😎🤙🌴🥥🌺🌈

[@c_honda]

I hope you get to, but bring mosquito repellent!

[@UFOBobTV]

The birds were cute and beautiful, especially the one with the red head and white body.

[@c_honda]

UFOBob! Aloha! Thanks for being so supportive. And I think they wanted to check out our meals at the park😅

[@PlumberryPuppet]

omg, it used to be empty, my dad literally taught me how to drive on those roads. I don't live there anymore, but my parents still do, and the last time I went for a visit a couple years ago, it was SO crowded, and I noticed The Bus changed its route so that it goes closer by now

[@c_honda]

Yes, times have changed. We haven't been there since before the pandemic. I valued it's quiet nature, but I see from social media that it's a "hot" place.