Haleakala Crater Hike

Last week Wednesday, Aaron, Seth, Phil, Patrick and I (Katheryn) decided to set out on a Haleakala camping adventure. We spent a day creating menus, shopping, organizing, finding warm clothes and preparing for our 20 mile hike (round trip) and night at the Ranger Cabin at the far end of the crater. A few of Patrick's fantastic pictures are below. We had a blast bonding before Seth and Phil returned to the Mainland, even with a rain/wind storm that pummeled us on our hike out.

Another week has passed since my last post and Dad continues to be his smiley, happy, whistling/singing self. His rib/chest pain comes now and then, along with head aches and sleep continues to be elusive, but he's as cheerful as ever.

Seth left last night having accomplished his epic coffee making challenge (to make coffee from the beans on our trees) and we are so glad that he was able to make it out here again for some more quality family time.

Phil, Aaron's friend, left today after helping us with many maintenance issues, the house addition project and lots of other odds and ends around the house.

Next up on our visitor calendar:
Gordon's family will be coming to celebrate his 85th birthday.
Uncle Ron and Aunt Rebecca will be arriving soon as well.

Last Trivia:
Sherry, you got it! Aquarius/Let the Sun Shine In was a medley of two songs from the musical Hair that debuted as a single in 1969 (what were you doing 40 years ago?).

Next Trivia:
What is the height of Haleakala (Maui's dormant volcano)?
A. 7, 980 feet
B. 10,023 feet
C. 12, 108 feet
D. Haleakala is far too majestic to measure.