Going for a hike

Since we have been in Hawaii we have tried to be adventurous and partake in things we haven't done while being "tourists" here.  Along with being adventurous, we want a good workout too! And boy have we found a good workout hike. Here are a few pictures from three different hikes we've done...so far. :)

Our first hike we took was in Lanikai. It is about 10 minutes from base.  I had done this hike with a woman I met here, Della (who is from Oregon!).  I had been wanting to take Kyle for awhile and the perfect day was on Thanksgiving.  It was our first Thanksgiving away from family and not having access to a stove or oven.  So we went to a sports pub on base at the golf course and they had a delicious Thanksgiving turkey dinner with dessert for only $9.95! What a deal! After our scrumptious meal we decided to take in the sights.

 Kyle halfway up our little hike in Lanikai

Beautiful view. The water always amazes me! 

We saw many people on the hike with dogs and we were excited just thinking about when we get to finally get our German Shepherd...once Kyle gets back from school in March. (For those of you who don't know...we really, Really, REALLY want a German Shepherd!)

Kyle heading down into the old WWII bunker that was at the top of our hike

I will never get tired of the mountains here.

The next hike we went on was Maunawili Falls.  I have no idea why my family has never done this hike before! It's a pretty simple 1 1/2 mile hike, through the jungle and mountains, and the destination in the end was worth it all!

One of the many awesomely, huge trees!

On the trail

One of the open views. Mostly, your just walking through the jungle.

Our destination :) Many people were jumping in, but we didn't bring our suits because we didn't know you can! But next time we will! Family: We will take you to this whenever you come!!! :)

Koko Head Crater Hike was the last one we've done.  Koko Crater is a cinder cone remaining from the last active volcano that occurred on Oahu approximately 10,000 years ago. It reaches 1,207 feet and there are over 1000 steps! The trail was originally used in WWII to transport supplies up the mountain using a cable car.  Now, all that is left is the old railroad track and some bunkers at the top with parts of the machinery that used to pull the cars.  Those of you who know Dog The Bounty Hunter, well his wife walked up and down this to lose her weight! And I can see how it helped! My only suggestion...don't eat at a shrimp shack prior to this hike.

There it awaits...

The beginning.

Almost. There.

View from the top.  Looking out towards Sandy Beach.

Part of the machinery

Hanama Bay

View of Hawaii Kai

Three hikes down...a lot more to go! Hopefully we will be able to take family on some of these once they come visit. We'll post about all our hikes and you can choose which one you want to do. :)