Mele Kalikimaka
Dec 12th, 2009 by prissycook
Aloha! This picture was taken after we hiked for two hours through jungle and mud to Maunawili Falls in Oahu, Hawaii. November starts the rainy season in Hawaii, so for this trip beach chairs and drinks with umbrellas were not part of the festivities.
Instead we toured the whole island and this hike was one of the funnest things we did. I cannot convey to you how muddy this trail was. But it was worth it because we got to cliff jump for the first time.
In the video of this spectacle, you can see my knees shaking and everyone watching starts cheering and yelling JUMP!
We were there for Thanksgiving, so we got to see the Christmas lights going up with flair. Let me tell you Hawaiians love them some Christmas. This provided some fun banter between us and our hosts. You see, their Jewish (and we’re not). And while they’re not putting up a Christmas tree and I’m not putting up a Menorah, I think we can find some common ground with cupcakes. Mele Kalikimaka, y’all.
Maunawili Falls
This easy 1 ½ mile hike is a great introduction to O’ahu trails. Recently reopened, this trail features great view of the Ko’olaus Mountains, small waterfalls, and deep, cool, pools.
Safety Tips for Hiking: Inform a friend of your route and your expected time of return. Never hike alone or go beyond your capability. Always bring water, basic first aid kit and rain gear, just in case. Do not drink stream water which contains biological impurities. STAY ON THE TRAIL.
Directions:
From Waikiki: Take H1 west bound and get off at Pali exit. Go over the mountains. Turn right onto `Auloa Road after Kamehameha Hwy, at the fork stay to the left on Maunawili Road. Follow the signs to Maunawili Falls.
Useful Information:
* Easy 1 ½ mile hike along a well-worn path
* Wear proper footwear – the path may be slippery and muddy
* Bring water – there are no facilities along the trail
* Use mosquito repellent
* Do not leave valuables in car
via HawaiiWeb.com.
Keesha oversees recruiting and training programs for GoDaddy.com. She is responsible for building programs that attract and retain amazing employees.
Keesha loves food and photography and is passionate about community volunteering. She sat on the board of directors for the Junior League of Phoenix and is on the Children's Museum of Phoenix committee. She attended Blinn College and Texas A&M University. Her most private cupcake confession? She doesn't like frosting!