I am so happy that the monstrous hit Florida was supposed to have received from hurricane Milton did not materialize. For it would have made me feel bad to be in the peaceful Pacific region enjoying myself while my friends and neighbors are suffering in the Atlantic area.
(Some of the pics taken from Diamond Head Mountain.)
So I can tell you about the good day I had at Diamond Head mountain.
It was originally known as Lēʻahi, but was given the name Diamond Hill in 1825 by British sailors who discovered sparkling volcanic calcite crystals in the sand, and mistook them for diamonds.
Remember the British empire prospered from stealing everyone's resources!
How it looks like from above. |
One of the beautiful monuments at the park |
It's less than a thousand feet high and you may be wondering about the title, (after all, our Blue Mountain is over 7000 feet high, and I have been there quite a few times) but here, it was in the blazing sun hot that we went to the top and my water even ran out.
These concrete sections are for people to sit and rest. |
The trail has several concrete sections where people can sit and rest and yes, I saw many people, both young and old, doing just that.
But I didn't. I just took it slow and easy while Michelle barrelled ahead.
The trail is deceptive too, for while it is beautifully paved at the bottom, as you keep climbing, you see how water coming from the top, erodes the pathway making it the perfect trail to sprain or even break your ankle😡.
The path is nice and smooth at the bottom |
Now, I will admit, I never went all the way up to the top, for when I saw the stairs, I went on strike.
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Congrats old & young girl! Nice photos.
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