In an effort to be more active, we have taken F3 (forced family fun) to a new level. There are several different hiking opportunities on the island of O'ahu. My husband has always wanted to be an avid hiker. I'll admit that I wasn't too keen on the idea of it at first. I'm not as active as I could be, nor do I want to be. But, I can try and I just might like it, right? So, our first hike was at Waimea Valley to go to the falls. Our second hike was Manoa Valley. Our third hike was a labor of love. We tried twice and failed. We were going to try one last time before moving on to another hike. The third time was a charm! It was definitely worth the wait. The girls LOVED it and the view was amazing!
A little bit of background on Makapu'u Lighthouse: The lighthouse was built in 1909. It was automated in 1974. It's a two-mile paved hike that offers wonderful views of the entire coastline of Moloka'i. Two smaller islands can be seen from the lookout: Manana Island and Kaohikaipu Island. It's a wonderful spot to do some whale watching in the winter months.
The hike was hard and I'm feeling the effects today, but, the reward was worth it. I love to hear Princess Cranky Pants say, "I love hiking!"
What will our next hike be? I can't wait to find out!
A hui hou!
