The hike to Hiilawe Waterfall on Hawaii Island is breathtaking as the water falls a staggering 1450 ft. There are five “shallow” river crossings to traverse. We came prepared, bringing our flip flops. However, by the forth crossing we were swimming and my wife had lost a flip flop. We thought it to be long gone when remarkably, on our return trip, I happened to spot the flip flop in an eddy near the edge of the river. Of course, she made me go in and get it!
