Na Pali Sunset

A majestic glow stretches across the water of the Pacific Ocean as powerful waves crash along the Na Pali Coast under an ominous bank of dark clouds at sunset on Kauai’s north shore. This was my first time seeing 50 foot waves, so I decided to hike up the coast to experience the event from the cliffs of the Na Pali. As giant winter waves exploded against the cliffs, the mana, a spiritual power imbued by the gods and ancestors, was so strong and palpable. I still get goose bumps when I recall this impactful moment of power and beauty.