James turned 30 today and it was an all day birthday celebration! We started out at Ono Family Restaurant for strawberry french toast and pancakes. Isa has a tradition for birthdays and special occasions where she makes a magic elixer and it is passed around as wishes are made for the person of honor. This was the first of many elixer experiences this trip as James' birthday was followed by Woody's, then Doug's, then Annie's. So before our pancakes, the elixer was passed around and wishes were given to James.
After breakfast, we quickly packed lunch and our hiking stuff and headed to the Kalalou trail where the road ends on the north shore. We hiked the first two miles of the trail to Hanakapiai Beach and then broke off into the mountain to hike another couple of miles to the Hanakapiai waterfall. It was later in the afternoon by the time we made it to the falls and had the place to ourselves. We had a very invigorating swim in the mountain water and a delicious lunch before we hiked the steep terrain back. It was a perfect 8 mile hike and we were all tired and happy by the end of the day having seen so many beautiful sights. Not a bad way to turn 30.
James' Birthday Breakfast at Ono Family Restaurant
Just a little ways on the trail to Kalalou
Great view of the Napali Coast
Hanakapiai Falls
Cold water
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