Kaena Point Park Reserve

Spent my birthday morning, hiking to Kaena Point Park Reserve. Great hike to see animals if you are on Oahu around this time of year. We saw 3 Hawaiian monk seals and albatrosses. A pretty flat hike barring the rutted road (4 wheel drive only) to the reserve. The trail runs along the coastline and waves were big.

It was overcast and windy morning with sporadic shower-- which is better than full sun because it would be a very hot hike if it was.

After our hike, we ate our lunch in the car, watching the big surf. Then off Paalaakai bakery for puffies--puff pastry with pastry creme filling. Really good--on the recommendation of my cousins. Little hard to find. It's on your way to (or back) dillingham field, on the main road in tiny strip mall.

Photos:
1. Looking west around the point
2. Light gray spot in the middle of the image is monk seal.
3. Waves coming in













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Mom's beautiful orchid

Blew over in the strong winds yesterday and this stem of flowers broke off. Now we can enjoy it inside.


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Shave Ice yummmmm!

Trying to get in the foods I've missed from Hawaii. Went to Wahiawa to my cousin. Then off to get some shave ice. Mom: strawberry w/ ice cream, mine: vanilla w/ ice cream. Mom can't remember when the last time she had Matsumoto shave ice.

Then we were off to end of the road.


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My 1st 50th bday gift

My mascot because I'm crabby.


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Pre-Birthday cheer

My office was decorate early because I'm leaving on vacation.


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Today's walk

Went for my Sunday walk in Donaldson Park. The poor park too such a beating for the last weekend's floods. I think the water was at least 4 feet-- the debris on the chain link fence was that high. It's such a nice little park right on the water. I guess that's the price you pay for water front property.

So I walked 2 hours today, ran a little in between. Still can't get myself going on the running.

I was exhausted when I got back. Took a shower then a nap for an hour. I hope this exercise help with the hotness tonight. Sleep has been very disrupted, waking up in burning heat.

Rain, rain, in my basement

Yup! Once again we got water in a our basement--6" this time. Not as bad as last time and we learn not to keep too much crap down there. Got a pump--so quick, 4 hours. Then wet/dry vac the rest. Now, 4 fans are running to dry everything out. Hopefully by the weekend it will be good and new. At least the floor is clean.