February 22, 2006
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Rain Hike
So far an amazing trip. We arrived yesterday, checked into the Navy Lodge on Ford Island. We decided to find a hike as that’s what my dad really likes to do. We ended up hiking to Manoa Falls. In the rain and mud. It was awesome.
Before begining we needed to bug spray… this is vital in hiking through rain forests. Then we all choose a nice sturdy bamboo walking stick. This is also vital when hiking on wet, muddy, slippery trails. What followed was a wet, slippery and amazing hike through exotic jungles with plants that “look like they could eat you”. (Think Little Shop of Horrors) We climbed through fern forests, and then a bamboo forest. We ended up at a roaring waterfall that caused deafness, wetness and lots of roaring wind. It was thrilling just to stand there and consider the immensity of it all.
Today we visited the USS Arizona, which if you ever get to Hawaii, I highly recommend this stop. To stand where history has occured is something hard to describe. And to stand on the memorial, where 1,177 soliders are interred is overwhelming. Too much to understand and comprehend at once. It is sobering. At the same time, the pride I have to be an American (and yes, I am proud to be an American) swells and grows. I think about those soliders and airmen that died, and those that rose up in the face of the awful attack and fought back to the last breath, and I am proud that I come from the same country as them.
Tomorrow we will visit the Polynesian Culture Center. So today we looked at some American history, tomorrow we learn about Hawaiian history. It is also a well worth it stop. I especially enjoy their Island Revue show. Right now it’s pouring rain, thundering and lighting. I am hoping tomorrow’s weather will be better.
Well I’m off to finish watching NCIS and then possibly to bed! Hope that everyone is having a great week! Take care and A — L– O– H–A!
Comments (13)
I enjoyed going to Pearl harbor, and learning what had happened.
RYC. I loved all the flowers in Hawaii. All the orchids.
Wow you guys sure sound like you are having an amazing time! Being that you are hiking in the rain it must be pretty warm there. If we were to hike in the rain here we would all be sick to death. Reading your blog makes me miss summer even more! WAAAAH!!!
It’s my dream to see hawaii one day.. even if I’m 90.. wheel me out to the beach and dump me out of my chair!
sounds so fun!
I would love to see the places that you have been going to. Sounds like so much fun. I bet the waterfall
is so pretty! Nice pictures too. Have a good time today!
I agree with cyndelee up there…I wanna go too, even if Im 90 before I get there! ha! The trip sounds wonderful! I’m beginning to wish for spring! Which also = a smaller electric bill!
I am so jealous I could spit!!!!! But have a wonderful rest of your trip.
That first picture is really cool. I like it a lot.
So are those the pictures of the memorial? Wow…that would be pretty ….(can’t think of a word here…not awe inspiring, but something to make you stop and think…)you should take pics of these other beautiful things you’re seeing too!!!
I love American History landmarks!
Gabriel
Hey, I received my chocolate macadamias today in the mail! Thanks so much for taking the time to send them all the way to Australia. I will certainly reciprocate by sending you something back!
I feel so lucky :spinning: :giggle:
mom……….no.
A–L–O–H–A?
no
that is now officially illigal
because i says so.
M’Lady,
I wanted to leave a reminder about the writing challenge for tomorrow, Tuesday, February 28th. If you have any questions, please see the site Kween_of_the _Queens for details.
Kween
Wow… I have always wanted to go there, and I will make it a point to in my life.