Located along the Hamakua Coast on the northeast shore of the Big Island of Hawaii, the Waipi?o Valley is the largest and most southern of the seven valleys on the windward side of the Kohala Mountains. We braved the drive down with the help of Suni and his 4×4 and his ocean kayak strapped to the roof. Malik and Suni were certain they were going to catch some fish. Either at the freshwater river that runs through the valley, at the ocean shore, or by diving into the ice cold depths just past the shoreline armed with spear guns. Malik and I enjoyed the paddle upstream in the kayak so much that we even discussed buying one of our own once we touched back home. Despite the overcast day, the valley was indescribably beautiful.