Our dear friends, Patty and Paul from Seattle arrived at last and we decided to try the newly renovated Makapuu Lighthouse Trail. Our friends Diane and Dave had introduced the hike to us two years ago before the renovation and I wrote a post about it. I think I liked the trail better then because it was more natural. It's been cleared of so much of the shrubbery that I feel like I'm just walking on a road.
The views however were just as magnificent if not more so because there were no shrubberies in the way.
That's Koko Head crater in the distance.
The newly paved walkway, seemed to radiate more heat. Perhaps it was just my imagination because it was such a hot day.
I was feeling a little tired after the swap meet we were at in the morning with Honolulu Aunty, Jalna and her sisters.
However, that rainbow strap I bought at the swap meet for my Hydro Flask water jug really made it handy to carry. The cooler bag Jalna gave me stored water bottles perfectly for Patty and Paul.
It was fun seeing the lighthouse again. Opened in 1909 the Makapuu Point Lighthouse has the largest lens of any lighthouse in the United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.
The views from the top of the trail were definitely breathtaking. We saw that "love locks" which people had been putting on the new handrails had been removed. They are a terrible problem because the metals in the locks cause some kind of a chemical reaction which produces rust on the handrails.Irresponsible people are also throwing the keys into the ocean which harms ocean life. Sigh... Why do people do these things?
Going down the trail (which I always prefer) we saw what looked like a person riding a surfboard under a handglider.
We were also excited to see whales cavorting in the waves and spouting water into the air.
We capped off the lovely day with shave ice at Waiola Shave Ice.
After making plans for our next outing together, we headed home for dinner and an early bedtime.
We were pooped!
That's Koko Head crater in the distance.
The newly paved walkway, seemed to radiate more heat. Perhaps it was just my imagination because it was such a hot day.
I was feeling a little tired after the swap meet we were at in the morning with Honolulu Aunty, Jalna and her sisters.
However, that rainbow strap I bought at the swap meet for my Hydro Flask water jug really made it handy to carry. The cooler bag Jalna gave me stored water bottles perfectly for Patty and Paul.
It was fun seeing the lighthouse again. Opened in 1909 the Makapuu Point Lighthouse has the largest lens of any lighthouse in the United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.
The views from the top of the trail were definitely breathtaking. We saw that "love locks" which people had been putting on the new handrails had been removed. They are a terrible problem because the metals in the locks cause some kind of a chemical reaction which produces rust on the handrails.Irresponsible people are also throwing the keys into the ocean which harms ocean life. Sigh... Why do people do these things?
Going down the trail (which I always prefer) we saw what looked like a person riding a surfboard under a handglider.
We were also excited to see whales cavorting in the waves and spouting water into the air.
We capped off the lovely day with shave ice at Waiola Shave Ice.
After making plans for our next outing together, we headed home for dinner and an early bedtime.
We were pooped!
What a fine day! The weather looks perfect, if a little on the warm side, and the views are stunning. :-)
ReplyDeletesounds like a great rest of the day! I imagine how tired you must've been!
ReplyDeleteAmazing! Whale sighting too! I can imagine how pooped you were. I took a nap after going to the swap meet.
ReplyDeleteenjoyed the pictures. love that rainbow strap.
ReplyDeleteNice. It does make you wonder why the nature experience needs to be improved by cutting back the vegetation.
ReplyDeleteGiven the detructive people on the trail, perhsps it would have been better unpaved or improved. Sadly, without Girl Scouts and Camp fire Girls, youngters don't learn as much about protecing the natural world it seems. Sadly, very few families these days are like yours or mine and into conservation. I also doubt that much is being taught in schools either.
ReplyDeleteOh, watching whales has got to be the highlight! That and good company, of course!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful! All your photos show how beautiful Hawaii is.
ReplyDeleteThat strap is really cool and was a good find. What amazing views and to see whales?? Wow.
ReplyDeletetwo trips in one day is for younger people...lol!
ReplyDeleteNice complete day! I hope you got to rest all of the next.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a grand outing. That lock thing is a problem in various places.
ReplyDeleteYou are the energizer bunny!
ReplyDeleteYour photos are so spacious! Feeling of freedom exist in each picture.
ReplyDeleteHello Sophie! Thank you for your kind comment. I'm glad you enjoyed the photos (all taken with an iPhone).
DeleteI'm glad you saw some whales. We have seen very few this year.
ReplyDeleteAn amazing tour, but I love that strap!
ReplyDeleteLooks fantastic where you are.
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