Yet another year of thoughts of waking up early and riding up Koko Head for hatsuhinode ignored as I rushed up the street 10 minutes before sunrise. Pretty clouded over so couldn’t see actual moment of sunrise. Wasn’t until a good fifteen minutes later could get a decent picture.
And this island is getting too crowded. It was only a few years ago when I first did this that the only people there were me, a older couple walking dog, and a few hikers. Here you can see the upper lot, completely full, and the lower lot where I parked was half full!
Honestly guys, we better do this trail soon to say we did it, because I don’t know how much longer it can sustain the traffic. Last time I did it there was noticeable change, and a short period. From afar you can see how much more noticeable the trail is now.
Happy new year! You mean you didnt want to be the 1st HFD copter call of 2013?
Mark my words… no, wait – that’s Sparklicka’s line!
I was going to walk up Makapu’u, but the weather outlook was too iffy. I’m glad somebody got out and did it. Akemashite omedetou gozaimasu!
Sounds like Makapuu is crowded too, I read the thing in paper that the parking is full by 05:30.
I’ve been surprised that I haven’t seen HFD1 these past few weeks. I did hear it a few times, but guess they were just on route to a another call.
Fabio, we need your access to Koko Head, how lazy and awesome would it be to cruise by everyone in your vehicle and drive to the top!