After waking up from some well needed naps, we decided to spend the rest of our lazy afternoon with each other exploring a side of the Island we do not get to see often enough. Continue reading
Scenic
Kapaa Quarry
For a long time, I’ve wanted to see the beautiful terraced hillsides that stripe across the landscape of those iconic photos of China’s countryside. But lets be real, I can’t afford to go to China… When I heard Oahu possessed a similar vista, I knew I had to find it. Continue reading
Volcano Rim & Abandoned Bunkers
Koko Head is a popular and well frequented hike on the East side of Oahu. The abandoned railroad tracks, which are now the official trail, run straight up the flanks of the extinguished volcanic crater. Locals and tourist alike flock to this hike to attempt to conquer its peak. I have done a lot of hikes around the world, but none of them drain as fast as Koko Head does. Being the “out of the box” thinker that I am, I decided the regular trail was too simple. So I found and alternate route. We would begin on the eastern flank of Koko Head (facing Molokai), hike around the rim, then come down the regular trail on the southern side of the mountain. Continue reading
