Having a small apartment on the beach has its benefits (its by far my favorite place to call "home" this year). Just yesterday, I was talking to a friend back in Minnesota. Instead of hanging out inside, I grabbed my beach towel and took my one-minute walk to the ocean. Having to apologize for the sound of the Pacific ocean, I realized that I am one of the luckiest people in the world. I go for a walk just about every morning on the sand, just as I start my day. Let me tell you- that is the perfect way to wake up. My running buddy and I jog a few times each week. What a strange feeling to run without shoes! Lastly, it is perfect on a calm night to turn off my loud fan and fall asleep to the sound of the ocean brushing the sand. If its windy, at least the palm trees put me to sleep. As the Hawaiian Christmas tune "Melekaliki Maka" goes, "that's the island greeting that we sing to you, in the land where palm trees sway." The lyrics are true!
A recent adventure to add to my highlights from Hawaii was a trip to Maunawili Falls. This waterfall hiking trail is about 15 minutes by car from my apartment. I went with a classmate and a friend, and had an excellent afternoon. This year could be tagged as the year of waterfalls- I've seen more than most people do in their lives! No complaints. Below are some photos. What you don't see is the mud! We all fell at least once.
A baby water fall.
The rocks and plants were amazing!
