Thanks to Ka’eo for dropping Aida, Jasmin, Mari and myself off at Makua Cave to start our perimeter walk #8 around the island.
Makua Cave
We left the cave of Kane that was formerly inhabited by Kamahoalii, a shape shifting shark god that had an appetite for humans until he was destroyed by the local residents.
Farrington Highway
Finding a dime heads up is considered lucky and also an confirmation that you are on the right path.
Farrington Highway
Somebody was arriving fashionably late or more commonly known as Hawaiian time.
Farrington Highway
Jasmin found something on the roadside that was worth more than a dime.
Farrington Highway
Ferlino swung into his natural habitat and picked some tamarind seeds that were too sour for somebody’s taste buds.
Farrington Highway
Open table not to be confused with OpenTable.
Ohikilolo Ranch
Cattle and Kiawe trees waiting to be harvested for domestic and international consumption.
Farrington Highway
How wide is it?
Farrington Highway
The best time to go fishing with Kaena Point and her gleaming golf balls in the distance.
Farrington Highway
Why walk when you can run? Hooah!
Kea’au Beach
Keeping our feet dry.
Kea’au Beach
360 degree perspective.
Kea’au Beach
Hop, skip, and a jump.
Kea’au Beach
Coastal erosion at work.
Kea’au Beach
Hawaiian sea salt straight from the lava rocks.
Farrington Highway
Just missing the car.
Makaha Beach
In 1937, John Kelly and Wally Froiseth who were looking for lobsters, “discovered” the savage waves crashing onto the beach and the rest is history.
Makaha Beach
Enjoying the calm waters before the winter months.
Farrington Highway
Looking out at Makaha Stream that originates deep within Makaha Valley.
Farrington Highway
Art interpretation of a gecko, that should be hanging in the house and not outside.
Mauna Lahilahi
We detoured off the beaten path for a short hike up to what is also referred to as the smallest mountain and turtle rock.
Mauna Lahilahi
Starting our short hike up the thin mountain.
Mauna Lahilahi
Going the “harder” way.
Mauna Lahilahi
The others went the more direct way. To each their own.
Mauna Lahilahi
360 degree perspective on the 230′ summit.
Mauna Lahilahi
Jasmin with a sweeping view of Papaoneone Beach and the Hawaiian Princess Resort.
Mauna Lahilahi
Aida standing with distant views of Kea’au and Kamaile’unu Ridges in the background.
Mauna Lahilahi
Somebody started cramping while coming down from the mountain. The sudden altitude change back to sea level can do that to ones body. Or not. I’m not a medical doctor.
Mountain Magic Shave Ice
Enjoying syrup soaked shaved ice that was originally introduced to Hawaii by Japanese immigrant workers back in the early 1900s.
Farrington Highway
Umbrellas do come in handy on a walk.
Farrington Highway
The shark is seen by some Hawaiians as their ‘aumakua that were personal or family gods.
Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
Bronze bust of the “The Voice of Hawaii” that was dedicated in 2003.
Kaupuni Stream
Looking out at the Waianae Mountain Range in the background.
Farrington Highway
The most famous word from Hawaii when broken down means breath of life.
First Hawaiian Bank
Banker’s hours.
Tamura Super Market
We popped in the store that was founded in the 1920s and was originally called Tamura Shoten for some cold refreshments.
Farrington Highway
Mural of vintage cars.
Farrington Highway
Walking on the highway that originally started as a walking route for those wanting to access the West side from central and Ewa Beach side. Full circle.
Kaukama Road
Passing by the hill that is dominated by military fortifications known as pillboxes that were built back in 1923.
All pau
Mahalo to Jason for picking us up farther down the road than expected. Hitchhikers can’t be choosy.
GPS Tracks
Our perimeter walk covered 10.9 miles through the sun baked landscape. Post hike meal at Julie’z. Can I see that found phone again Jasmin? I guess it’s back to being lost.
Photos taken by Aida Gordon, Ferlino Carinio, Jasmin Nepomuceno, Mari Saito, and yours truly. Not necessarily in order.
Note: I have been made aware that some hikers have been using my blog as a hiking guide and getting lost on the trails. Please note that this blog was made to document the hike for the crew(s) that did it. That is why some of my comments will seem to have no relevance or meaning to anybody outside of the crew(s) that hiked that trail. My blog was never meant as a hiking guide, so please do not treat it as such. If you find inspiration and entertainment from these hikes, that is more than enough. If you plan on replicating these hikes, do so in the knowledge that you should do your own research accordingly as trail conditions, access, legalities and so forth are constantly in flux. What was current today is most likely yesterdays news. Please be prepared to accept any risks and responsibilities on your own as you should know your own limitations, experience and abilities before you even set foot on a trail, as even the “simplest” or “easiest” of trails can present potential pitfalls for even the most “experienced” hikers. One should also always let somebody know of your hiking plans in case something doesn’t go as planned, better safe than sorry.
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