So this day was bittersweet. I finally achieved a goal I set two years ago (and got to share it with family) but it was tainted by.. an issue. We'll get to that later.
| We headed down the H2 and went up the Pali to hike the Lanikai Pillbox trail. This is a short hike that gains elevation at basically a 45* for the first half and levels out a bit after. The reward at the top is an amazing view of Lanikai, Kailua, the Mokes and Flat Island. You start in a neighborhood that overlooks a country club and parking is severely limited so if you don't get a spot here.. well.. you'll be walking a bit. |
So after we left the pillbox hike things went downhill (for me) without anyone knowing. We stopped by starbucks and I unknowingly drank a cup that was basically 13 shots of espresso. We headed over to Kailua Sailboards & Kayaks because no day is complete without kayaking half a mile into the open ocean!
I have a friend that lives here that let us know about the currents in this area that would sweep you south if you paddled straight out. We needed to start much further north than looked logical so we wouldn't have to fight the current to land on the island. We ended up in a rocky area where we just had to pull the kayaks up on the rocks... no beach to be found.
We loaded everything back up, dropped the Kayaks off and headed towards Sunset Beach to catch a sunset and unwind.
(Warning, the video above is 8 minutes of us just sitting there commenting on the scene unfolding in front of us. Don't expect any action!)
So about the almost dying part. We got home and unloaded the jeep, took some showers and cleaned up. Well, those 13 shots of espresso somehow decided to wait until then to kick in. I laid motionless in bed with my heart pounding until 4am. NO BUENOS. I decided this would be a good time to cut back on my caffeine intake. Anyway, sorry for the delay in updates. We've been busy with house stuff lately. See you next time!
So about the almost dying part. We got home and unloaded the jeep, took some showers and cleaned up. Well, those 13 shots of espresso somehow decided to wait until then to kick in. I laid motionless in bed with my heart pounding until 4am. NO BUENOS. I decided this would be a good time to cut back on my caffeine intake. Anyway, sorry for the delay in updates. We've been busy with house stuff lately. See you next time!