Wind is 'not visible', the slope looks tame in the picture and we faced and met our nemesis
as we approached the natural arch bridge.
F.D.R said some years ago, "We have nothing to fear but fear itself." We realize context is always critical.
Nevertheless, we don't fear 'fear' but we certainly fear high winds while attempting to cross a natural
arch bridge. We stared fear in the face, thought about it, waited for the gusting wind to slow and when it
didn't, turned around. It happens from time-to-time that we face serious danger and most times, accept
and deal with it. However, today we went with our brains and realized the downside carried far too much risk.
Actually, the downside was steep and very rocky.
Jenni goes 'walk-about'.
The wind was gusting and 'boy-hero' felt real fear and turns back from further up the arch.
One of our favorite peaks taken from above lighthouse—last week's hike to Olomana Peak (pyramid).
Perhaps a better advert for 'Oceanspray' products. We descended on rough lava for about 500 feet.
Makapu’u Point Lighthouse from above.
Spectator view point below as we descend.
Jen on volcano rock heading to ocean.
Olomana, deep left, ocean blues...'right'.
Cheers,
Jenni and Jeffrey
Supplemental Issue
We get lost often but this is a first in losing the Pacific Ocean.
Our understanding of kayaking has changed over the years.
We thought it a 'kayak crossing'; turned out to be for zebras.
Jenni sat in the kayak making out that she was rowing while I pulled. I wanted to 'paddle' her but there were too many
people staring, some even laughing. People can be so silly.
At least we didn't have to kayak up a slope.
We're thinking of getting a dog rather than walking a kayak.
If we put a sail on it, it might be easier.
We always thought of Oahu as an island, hence, plenty of water. Shows you, we were wrong.
At least we felt very safe walking the kayak wearing life-jackets. No puddle in the road intimidated us.
Boy, did we take a wrong turn.
Quite frankly Editor, I care not that you don't think yellow suits you.
Jenni eventually found the ocean. Me? I'm still searching.
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