Today was another hiking day, and we chose the Aiea Loop for today’s adventure. We drove to the Aiea State Park which is near Pearl City. The park is located near the top of an old crater, is heavily wooded, and is beautiful. The trail leads up about 800 feet to the top of the crater and then travels around to the other side before it descends back to the entrance – maybe that’s why they call it a loop trail.

Anyway walking in Tidewater area of Virginia (very flat and near sea level) doesn’t prepare you for hiking in the mountains. Never-the-less we embarked on this new hike with vigor and self-assurance.

Along with elevation issues, parts of the trail itself were a challenge.

Despite the climbing, huffing and puffing and obstacles, we hiked through fragrant eucalyptus and evergreen forests. With panoramic views everywhere… peaceful and very Zen.

 

When we go back to the picnic area, we cooked Aloha burgers on our brand new $17 Wal-Mart grill. It doesn’t get better than this.

;”>And to end this day’s blog – not another sunset, but a moonset taken very, very early this morning. Aloha