Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Banaderu Again

The Chops is taking a break from her Hawaiian home for a visit to her old stomping ground. While here, she joins us for a Sunday hike, just like old times! 
One of our favorite hikes is the Banaderu from Last Command Post up to the top of Suicide Cliff. Even though we have just done the hike two weeks ago, we decide to repeat, especially while the trail is cleared and well marked. 


SoccerFish (doing a John Travolta dancing pose), Scout, Caveman, Peppy, PTShelley, Chops, CC. at the parking lot by the Korean Monument.

A familiar sight of coconut crab on a coconut!

First part of the trail is steep and a little bit slippery from previous day's rain.

Chops looking at the next big climb and remembering the fun times.

Mid point at the cave and our favorite resting spot, Scout goes scouting.

Taking a break, PT and Caveman check out the surrounding trees and see if there is anything interesting.

Pepppy and Chops almost reaching the lookout platform.

The original fence at the lookout is now only a single rail. Beyond that is the straight drop. Caveman stays far back to take a photo of the ocean.

 Chops and Peppy arriving at the lookout.

A little furry mushroom. The trail from the lookout to the top is still open. 

Snacking at our favorite benches. After the snack, Caveman, Scout, and SF decide to take the trail back down. PT, Chops, Peppy, and CC take the longer way on the road. It is a nice and not-too-hot day for a pleasant stroll down the mountain.

On the way down, we see the par course equipment has slowly deteriorated beyond being useful.

Peppy's Strava shows 4.4 miles and about 3.5 hours overall time. It is, as usual, a great hike.


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