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A Contrarian Thanksgiving
I decided to have a bit of contrarian Thanksgiving this year – not by not being thankful – on the contrary: by not sitting idle at home stuffing myself senseless. Instead, I opted for a hike on beautiful Lanipo ridge above Honolulu. I couldn’t think of a better way to display thankfulness for amazing nature all around me… the opportunity to connect with it and my true self…and a healthy body with which to see, hear, smell, taste and touch it all – as well carry me there and back. BTW, I had the trail all to myself…
A Small Taste of the North Shore
Since I have arrived here in O’ahu, I have been itchin’ to visit the famous North Shore. I made the hour drive over on a Friday afternoon for my first look. Along the way, I stopped to check out gorgeous Waimanalo Beach (first two photos below) – what an amazing surprise to find I had it all to myself!
Anyway, back to Waimea Bay. Wow. I here for a couple of hours and was mesmerized the entire time. Managed to catch some surfing. That’s me with my instructor – not bad for my first lesson, huh? (And if you believe that, I’ll make you a great deal on my beach house here). Overall amazing place to see some big waves (Winter only) and catch some stunning sunsets.
Oh yes, I will be back…
Uncle Paul’s World Domination Tour ‘11 Kickoff: O’ahu
My first excursion was to Makapu’u point and the landmark lighthouse situated there. An easy 2 mile trail winds to the point affording fantastic views the entire way – even the island of Molokai is visible on the horizon. At the point, I simply enjoyed the pleasure of soaking in the view up the Windward (East) coast and watching the parasails float above the towering seaside cliffs.
Malamapono a hui hou (take care, until we meet again)…
