I hope you all had a nice safe weekend! It was a fabulous day for a Hike. The weather was perfect! Sunshine and a cool trade wind breeze, couldn't ask for better conditions. I just want to say a HUGE MAHALOS to the Scout's and Parents who came out for this Hike. Especially to our newest Scout's, they did very well! Special Thanks to Dave and Todd for organizing and coordinating this Hike.
I'll be the first to admit that this was one of the most challenging and physically demanding Hikes. But our Scout's accepted the challenge and conquered this Trail. The Scout's did a fantastic job of keeping hydrated and pacing themselves. They learned about the different plants and trees. Saw wild turkeys, had a nice sit down lunch and we're treated to breath taking views at the end of the trail.
I only wish I had the stamina to keep up with the Scout's and other Parents. I had to turn back at about the 2.5 mile point. My knee started bothering me and I started to cramp up. I was joined by Dan who's knee was hurting and his leg cramping as well. On our trek back to the parking lot, we had to stop a lot to rest our legs. So we caught rides with two Off-Roaders in their Jeeps. Boy we're we in for the ride of our lives. They took us through some of the 4Wheel trails before dropping us off at the parking lot. We went extreme 4Wheeling! Almost vertical at times and wheels off the ground sideways to! I thought we we're going to roll or flip over on several occasions. We we're greeted at the parking lot by Pavel who turned back just before Dan and I did.
This was a very good experience for all of us! Well that's 2 10 Milers, 3 more to go. Before the big 20 Miler. I'm very confidant that our Scout's will complete this Hiking Merit Badge in no time. It's the Parents that may have difficulty! LoL! Great job Scout's! You guy are the best in the 808! You guys make me so proud to be the Scoutmaster for your Troop! That goes for the Parents as well! Much Mahalos for all your support! I'm going to sleep very well tonight. And be hurting tomorrow! LoL! Have a nice Sunday evening!
Aloha,
Mr. Al
