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[VIDEO + RECAP] Aiea Loop Trail: Keaiwa Heiau State Park
Aiea Loop Trail is a 4.3 mile loop, rated as moderate in difficulty. See why Aiea Loop Trail is one of my favorite hikes on Oahu with my “highlight reel” of scenes from…
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2 miles, 30 minutes
Like many others, I have succumbed to the “Quarantine 15” during this pandemic. Lacking the hectic schedule and perhaps doing more than my share of comfort eating have started tipping the scale in…
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Hurricane Douglas
Hawaii had been watching Hurricane Douglas approach our state all week. On Sunday morning, it was looking pretty ominous and the track appeared to indicate that we might suffer a direct hit. Hawaii…
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The “New Normal”
The one thing that the year 2020 has taught me is to never take things for granted. It has been over 4 months since our Governor essentially shut down the state’s economy. Many…
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Kayaking Kaneohe Bay
As the Coronavirus numbers rise in our state, we continue to be mindful of crowds and indoor spaces. At the same time, we are trying our best to get outdoors and stay active.…
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Kula Shave Ice (Haleiwa, Oahu)
Kula Shave Ice North Shore is a mobile trailer stationed in Haleiwa, sharing a spot with Farm to Barn Cafe & Juicery at 66-320 Kamehameha Highway, Haleiwa. It has easily become our favorite…
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Ehukai Pillbox Hike
The Ehukai Pillbox trail is a popular loop trail located on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii, near Haleiwa. To find the trailhead, plug “Sunset Beach Elementary School” into your GPS. There are…
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Simple Okonomiyaki
Okonomiyaki is a savory Japanese pancake that can be as basic or as complex as you like. In fact, the word okonomiyaki breaks down to: okonomi = “what you like/want” and yaki =…
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The next generation of vlogging
The next generation of vlogging. I guess the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. My daughter has a passion for digital design, video editing, and content creation. I’ll post her videos here…
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Life in the midst of a Pandemic
It has been a long time since I’ve written anything on this blog. Busy schedules left very little time for leisurely pursuits, like writing. However, we are living in unprecedented times and I…
