Going back to the legend of the
menehune (the little people of Hawaii), the legend says that these little
people built this in a single night. Considered to be master craftsmen these
little guys were supposed to be able to accomplish grand deeds in a short
amount of time. These are certainly helpful little creatures of Hawaii in
legends. The fishpond is near Hulei’a Stream. Visitors will find a lava rock
wall that is 900 feet long and 5 feet high between the pond and stream.
This is a historic geological
feature that, and the lava rock wall in legends is said to have been built the
menehune passing rocks hand in and hand. Fishponds were an important part of
ancient Hawaiian life, and were often built to catch fish, apiculture in Hawaii
was a large source of the food. This pond, however, is no longer being used and
is actually on private land. Try taking photos of this amazing piece of
Hawaiian culture from the lookout point on Hulemalu Road. You’re sure not to be
disappointed with the beauty you’ll find.