This week we’ve been staying in the Ishihara House, a VRBO (Vacation Rental By Owner) above the town of Waimea, Kauai, Hawaii. The house is plantation-style, with a 1930’s old-Hawaii vibe and nods to Japan. And it’s less expensive than most hotel rooms on this island. From our lanai we get a fine view of…… Continue reading Snapshots: Koke’e State Park
Category: Walk
Hiking Through Clouds
Hiked through clouds.
Koke’e State Park Hike
Our hike in Koke’e State Park started with this view of the Napali Coast. We hiked backcountry trails where most of the vegetation is still native. Towards the end it rained, and we hit mud. Hot showers, the washer and dryer, and Dwight’s boot-cleaning skills.
Nu’alolo Trail
Hiked the Nu’alolo Trail, Koke’e State Park.
Okolehao Trail
Hiked Kauai’s muddy Okolehao Trail to great views. Some areas in the distance are still off-limits after 50-inches of rain in 24 hours in April 2018 destroyed roads, bridges, and trails. This was the most rain ever recorded in the United States.
Lobby Invasions
It was unusually cold, so it was a good day to walk the Minneapolis Skyways with a friend, and explore lovely old lobbies.
Snowdrifts
Walked in heavy snow to my Wednesday gig. Snowdrifts were surprisingly deep under this overpass.
Bus to the Edge
Took a bus to the northern edge of Minneapolis. Walked back.
Indoor Hike
Walked a few miles around Downtown with friends without ever going outside to the bitter cold. The Father of Waters towered over us in Minneapolis City Hall.
Rail Cars in the Mist
Walked in mist between parked rail cars.