Wednesday, December 01, 2010

Stairway to Heaven- Haiku Stairs

UPDATE:  Haiku Stairs is closed.  Access to the Stairs requires permission from numerous public and/or private entities that currently do not offer access, including the Board of Water Supply, City and County of Honolulu, and the State of Hawai`i.  Please support the efforts of groups like the Friends of Haiku Stairs to educate and pressure the State and City & County to re-open this historic and breathtaking treasure of Hawai`i.

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Thanksgiving Day - Haiku Stairs

Sommer and I got to the first landing where some Marines were hanging out (and acting stupid).  The first landing gave us some amazing views:

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Before long the Sun came up and we drudged ahead.

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Before too long...the first building (and second landing)!

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Just a few minutes more...THE END!!!

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After taking some pictures up top, we headed back.

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Back to the first landing...Sommer was just a little bit tired.

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Here are some panoramas from the hike:

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2 comments:

  1. GORGEOUS pics you guys! I'm jealous;0) I bet your legs were sore the next day huh? Talk about STAIR MASTER!!

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