Hawaii 2006

In 2006, 4 turned 40, and 2 turned 44.  We thought, what a better way to acknowledge the milestones but with a group trip to Hawaii.  We had a 6 bedroom house and struck out from there for many an adventure.

Akaka Falls

Sort of a must see, this was one of the few places that the entire group explored together.

  • Akaka Falls
  • Akaka Falls
  • Damon, me, Rita and Mike at Akaka Falls
  • Damon, me, Rita and mike at Akaka falls
  • Akaka Falls
  • Akaka Falls
  • The Group at Akaka Falls

Rainbow Falls

Fairly close to Hilo.  It rained, then it rained some more.  Glad we stayed in the Kailua Kona area.

  • Rainbow Falls
  • Rainbow Falls
  • Rainbow Falls
  • Rainbow Falls

South Point

The other group exploration day came when we attempted to make it the Volcano Park.  The road from the West was washed out, and we had no patience to turn back, cross the island over to Hilo and attempt an approach from the northeast.  We heard from some Locals that the road was open to South Point so that became our destination.

  • South Point Surf
  • South Point exploring
  • South Point
  • South Point
  • South Point
  • South Point
  • South Point cave
  • South Point Cave

Waipi’o Valley

Kay, Damon, Jeanie, Troy and I headed out to Waipi’o Valley.  Kay and Damon had explored the area in a past trip.  The grueling drive (better than walking) down a near 45 degree slope is not for the faint of heart.  Once down we spent the entire day hiking, body surfing and relaxing on the beach.

  • Unnamed falls
  • Unnamed falls
  • Unnamed falls
  • Waipi’o Valley
  • Waipi’o Valley
  • Kaluahine
  • Kaluahine and Waiulli falls – see the road cut into the cliffside?

Hawaii Fishing

Our fishing guides couldn’t catch a darn thing, but we enjoyed the ride.

  • Departing Keahole Bay
  • Me waking up to fish
  • Fishing
  • MaryKay questioning the Captain’s choice of location
  • Fishing