Ka'ena Point Ride

Here is Hanseul Yung's family visiting from Korea. Han
(to my left) works in my office. It is the first time her parents
and sister have been to Hawaii. I don't know what the Korean women
do to look so young. They should bottle it and sell it. 

After a forty hour work week, we take full  advantage of our
Saturday P-Days. Here we are about to ride an old sugar
cane railroad track. We are at Ka'ena Point and will ride the
western tip of the island from the windward to the leeward side.
Elder and Sister Waterfall are always up for an adventure.

There were some obstacles to contend with. Such as gates,

and an unexpected very steep trail where the old path had washed out.
Fortunately, Bill and Scott helped carry my bike down the trail, but
Nancy carried her bike most of the way.

Going back we discovered this lower path which was much easier.

Some parts of the path were quite rocky

and narrow.

It was definitely an upper and lower body workout.

But you can see the views made it all worth it.

We saw a sea arch, numerous tide pools and a blowhole.

The rocky shore is very unforgiving.

It was quite hot, so you wouldn't want to do this in the heat
of the summer.

On the way back we ran into this big guy.

This monk seal is on his back napping.

Back out through the gate.

Bill's war scars from carrying my bike down the steep hill.
He sacrificed his shins for me.