for me and my wife it's a no since that would mean we'd have to have the babysitter earlier

 

I guess market city is better Ted. That lot is usually busy, but it should be too bad that early.

 

Market City is probably the best place, the lower side with Grace's Inn, the parking lot is pretty big and can accomodate us.

 

I know where that is!! Elway showed me where that place was. Was going to use the area as a rest point for our pas AUW cruise. Which reminds me, its coming up in a couple months.

 

so does that mean walter is coming out?

 

Might show and vanish into the mist!! or fall of the cliff and the earth shall swallow me whole..

 

sorry, jon if i missed this post. i would recommend hiking shoes if you have one, just because they are built more for the terrain that we are going into. it could get slipperry in some areas specially when it rains. short or long sleeves shirt will do but bring an extra shirt just in case. shorts or jogging pants is appropriate. bring enough water (camelbacks are a blessing) and light snacks (not mcd's big mac! ). pack light but if you have to bring your camera, pls make sure that it is protected from the elements, including straps to make sure that it does not fall off as this hike will require some 4-point contacts. other than that, enjoy nature and have a fun and relaxing hike!
this hike should take us no more than 3 hours, but then again it depends on how many nature stops and photoshoots we will be doing.

 

hmmm, sounds familiar...

 

ok, so market city it is! dom, could you pls post directions for everyone?...

 

honestly no hiking shoes here... since i'm not entirely sure that I'll be getting more into this type of thing I would rather not spend money. I'll try to dig up some cross trainers that have more aggressive tread but you are probably right regarding the shoes. My camera bad does have a built in rain coat so it's safe from the elements... It's got supporting straps that keep it connected to the person wearing it. we'll probably be bringing a backpack with two bottles of water and some extra shirts and possibly shorts

 

well I hope that patrick can come out then. It's another opportunity to take awesome photos.

 

well, i'll place a bet that it will be a positive experience for you guys. cross training shoes are fine and we will be taking it easy anyway, so don't worry, it's not like we are going autocross or something...

 

Ill be glad to post some directions since Im a common Kaimuki slacky..

Townbound:

-H1 town bound
-take the King St. cutoff( cutoff right after the Manoa loop cutoff)
-stay on your far right lane after taking the cutoff
-while your on the far right lane after cutoff, there will be another far right lane which you cant get onto because of the solid median line.
-(when you get on the farthest right lane)while your on the far right lane, the lane will make a right at the corner of the Chevron Gas station
-After you take the right, quickly get on your far left lane
-While on the far left lane, you will come upon a intersection where Kaimuki High school is visible ahead. Take the left..
-After you take the left, right quick Grace's Inn will be on your left hand side along with other shops.
-Shops that are visilbe are Kaimuki bulldog storage center, Laundry Mat, Sumo Bento & Ramen.

Hope that helps,
walter

 

I better put on my Prodrive mudflaps and Gravel spec shoes!!

 

I was gonna post the directions but thanks for doing it for me