11/15/11

We wake up rejuvinated for Koko head! Chris Takakuwa really wanted Erin to try hiking up Koko head after we tackled Moana Falls. I was excited to try it again, plus I wanted to beat my time from last time. We sleep in a bit, but finally manage to get to Koko head around 10am. It wasn't too hot, but the sun was definitely up. Like last time, yes, Koko head was tough, as Erin would say, worst then Nak's conditioning. haha. But we made it in 28 mins and the view is ALWAYS worth it. It was clear and beautiful, I think we stayed up there for awhile because the trek up was so intense, we wanted to just take in the view. The way down was a lot faster, we ended up trotting down and my legs felt like Jello when we got to the bottom. I was proud of us though, we accomplished KOKO HEAD! :) I think Erin was happy that we did that too, totally worth it though. After Koko head we felt we deserved some shave ice, so, Chris really wanted to take us to Waiolas, I guess I could try the competition...

Waiolas was pretty good, the ice is really soft, like snow. And they came in cups, so it wasn't overwhelming, but I really wanted to take Chris to Ailana's because c'mon no one can really beat our syrups. :) So, after Waiolas we go to Ailana's in Waikiki and see Aaron. I then give Chris and Aaron a shave ice sample bar and let them try almost every flavor. I think I converted Chris into a Ailana shave ice lover. It's just hard because most locals do not want to go into Waikiki, we then were on a mission to get Erin a loco moco, because she hasn't eaten one yet. So, we go to Aqua Cafe, Erin get's the Loco Moco, I get a Chicken sandwhich and Chris get's a salad...haha. He wanted to stay refreshed after Koko head.

Erin said that was the best Loco Moco she has ever had and the chicken sandwich was also really good. I think Chris salad was just okay...haha. We were all pretty exhausted after the hike, so we go back to Kailua to shower and pack up, it's Erin's last night in Hawaii...WAHH..

We go back to Kailua and after showering/napping/packing we go venture into Kailua town in need of a mani/pedi. We were going to go to B&J's nails but they were too busy so instead we go to Stephanie's nail shop which was down the street. It was really, really relaxing especially after hiking Koko head, our feet needed some massaging. :) After our relaxing mani/pedi we go pick up some food from Hibachi's and then head into town because as we started Erin's trip in Hawaii at Dev's parents house, we will end it there as well. People were going to come over for dinner and then cruising in the garage. There was a ton of food, Auntie made chicken, beef, we had salmon, poke, spinach and opah skewers. Haylin, Maddy, Jimmy, Marci, Brett, John, Wendy, Bo, Lorin, Dev T and Tonya all came by. It was a great way to end Erin's trip in Hawaii, I'm just going to be sad when she leaves... :(