decide!" This went on for several rounds with suggestions to see what was playing at the theater (nothing) to sitting around and do nothing (that was probably mine). We finally decided to get out of the house, take a hike up Makapu'u Point and take Ajax with us. To get to the start point we took H1 East till it, drove through Hawaii Kai, past Hanama Bay, Blow Hole and Sandy Beach. We parked on the side of the road and started up the trail.Above is one of the pictures we took of Ajax at the top of the Makapu'u Head where the old lighthouse is located on Oahu. The next picture is at the beginning
of the trail. The trail winds up about 500 feet above sea level and is advertised as a two mile walk. Phil been thinking about running up this hill since Christmas so he wore his running gear. So once we got on the more paved ground he gave me "control" of Ajax and took off up the hill. Ajax found more rocks and bushes to water than he had water to water with (does that make sense?) But he didn't give up. He seemed to enjoy all the new smells and all the other people that passed us on the way up and down.
I mentioned that the advertised length of the trail was two miles. After running it in
just a little over 15 minutes, Phil declared that it couldn't have been much more than a mile but the run was a welcome bit of exercise. It took me a little longer and I blamed my slowness on Ajax's desire to investigate each and every bush along the way and I won't deviate from that story. We all enjoyed our excursion to the top of Makapu'u Point and once we arrived back home enjoyed a really nice nap. The last 
picture included in this post has nothing to do with our day off. It is a picture I took from my office. The ridge rainbow was so beautiful and I just wanted to share it with my friends and family. Enjoy! Here is a link to more pictures of Makapu'u. http://www.pbase.com/aukipa/makapuu
9 comments:
Okay, Sandy, I didn't realize you updated your blog again! That is really cool. I really enjoyed pictures of you and Phil and of course Ajax. Very cool.
donna
Aunt Sandy,
You're doing a good job on your blog! Of course, all the beautiful pictures of Hawaii makes us all jealous that we can't be there to enjoy it with you. : ) Tell Phil hi for me!
Sara
I'm sitting here in my house, it's rainy outside and I am now completely covered in jealousy! :) What beautiful pictures and I know they don't even do the view justice. Thanks for updating!!
Love ya,
shell
Hey great photos! Loved the one of Ajax! Plus those of you and Phil, also. What a beautiful place you live in! It's storming hee today and we're excited as we finally have RAIN!! 100% chance of rain! That's not just a chance! And you did a great layout job, too! I know that's not really easy.
love to you and your man and Ajax, too,
~marilyn
Thanks for letting me know about your blog. Maybe I need to think about getting one....keep my family up to date on happenings with me as well. I enjoyed reading them all and thank the Lord for the gift of your ohana here with us. Whatever would I do without you all?
Love you guys,
Ceal
Phil, A day off in Hawaii and you guys can't figure out something to do! Don't make me come out there and shake you back to reality. It does appear you chose wisely. We always enjoyed the walk up to the light house.
Gosh I miss you guys!! Sounds like a perfectly wonderful day!! Thanx for sharing and keeping in touch Sandy!!
Love,
Keith and Millie
(and the rest of the Smitty Clan too!!)
Isn't it about time for an update????
Love your blog. Wish I could get the weekly PHCoC bulletin. Every time I go to the site I can only get through June. How was the reunion? Our travels this year are to Delta, UT for Labor Day fellowship and prayerfully to West Yellowstone's Winterwonderland seminars in December. Maybe next year we can make it back "home" to Pearl Harbor.
Love and God bless,
Judy and Jim Brown
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