Monday April 19 We slept in Monday, knowing we had ample time in the park to enjoy as the day warmed up with the sun. After an oatmeal breakfast, we grabbed our day packs and drove up to the Awa'awapuhi trailhead, a few miles up the...
Sunday Apr 18 We rolled out of Lindsay's place early Sunday morning - questing for some healthy breakfast to counteract the previous night of beer, meat, meat, and more meat. Luckily Koloa and Poipu towns had loads of food options. We headed to 'Anakē's Juice Bar...
Saturday Apr 17 We slept well at Salt Pond Beach and woke up early, ready for breakfast somewhere on the south shore. I spent a few minutes researching breakfast spots -- wanting something quick for takeout but substantial enough we could skip lunch -- and COFFEE....
Friday Apr 16 We woke up early on the farm, eager to utilize the farm amenities for a final time. I threw a load of laundry into the machine by 7:30a and went down to the oasis in the morning quiet to take a shower. We...
Thurs Apr 15 I woke up close to dawn, as usual and took a few minutes for myself outside the car. Haena Beach park was a beautiful as ever and the morning light over the ocean was stunning. I felt around the top of my head...
Wednesday Apr 14 Having no aims to hike all the way out, we slept in (by farm standards) on our final morning at the beach. The sun was again shining, hitting the ocean water first giving it that irresistible aqua hue. I needed to go for...
Tuesday Apr 13 Tuesday we awoke knowing it would be our last full day at Kalalau Valley. After Sunday and Monday's EXTREME soarness from our 12-mile hike in, we swore we would definitely, absolutely NOT hike the whole way out in a single stretch. We planned...
Monday Apr 12 We slept with our tent door open all night, so the ocean was visible out the screen door first thing when I woke up. Since the beach faces northwest, the rising sun doesn't blast any part of the campground and we get to...
Sunday Apr 11 The next morning, we stiffly rolled out of the tent with only two goals for the day: possibly move camp the short distance to the beach, and do nothing else requiring much exertion. "How's your body feeling?", Aaron asked me as we woke...
Saturday April 10 We both woke up before the 5:45 alarm, buzzing with energy: the day had arrived and we were FINALLY GOING TO KALALAU. The sunrise over the ocean at Hā'ena Beach was calming as we got dressed and rearranged the car after sleeping in...