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Bikes In Kailua

Bikes In Kailua

Posted on 26. Jun, 2011 by .

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There is something pure and enjoyable about riding a bike. You learn to appreciate it as a kid – but as soon as you own a set of car keys that appreciation gets lost. Lately, Kim and I have been trying to get it back. Today we drove the Jeep to Kailua, a quaint beach [...]

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Climbing Koko Head

Climbing Koko Head

Posted on 15. May, 2011 by .

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Climbing rail-road tracks into a dormant volcano? Yeah – just another typical Sunday around these parts. Koko Head is a well know hike on Oahu. It’s a great resource for a quick workout for the type of people that aren’t into the whole gym thing (me being one of them). You get a challenging hike [...]

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Koko Head Crater Botanical Gardens

Koko Head Crater Botanical Gardens

Posted on 27. Mar, 2011 by .

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On a whim – Kim and I decided to drive over to the Botanical Gardens behind Koko Head and have a look around. It was great. Sometimes it’s the simplest things that make your day. A two mile loop around a unique and diverse garden for instance. We strolled, took some pictures and talked about [...]

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Makapuu Tide Pools and Going Off-Road

Makapuu Tide Pools and Going Off-Road

Posted on 20. Mar, 2011 by .

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The Makapuu hike is one of our favorites – although I wouldn’t really call it a hike. It’s more like a great place for a little workout or a nice walk – some ambitious folks will even run up and down it multiple times. The majority of the path has a wide view of the [...]

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Climbing In Hawaii – Mokule’ia Crag

Climbing In Hawaii – Mokule’ia Crag

Posted on 17. Jan, 2011 by .

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When I moved to Hawaii, I traded in my rock gear for a surf board – so far no complaints. But as much as I love surfing, climbing has always been a itch I couldn’t scratch while living on the islands. Sure I had some opportunities to do some low-level technical climbing on our hikes [...]

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