Actually, I have always wondered about this stream, but, we are always going too fast by car to see it.  This is called the "Waiawa stream."  Waiawa means, "from the towering mountains to the brilliant sea."  Wow!  That packs a lot of meaning in one word, yeah?   Anyway, take a good look because you will never see this unless you are walking.

Still trekking through Pearl City completing 3.88 miles today.  Pearl City is composed of 4 Ahupua'a (land divisions), Waiawa, (told you the meaning already) Manana (bitter waters), Waimano (area where the lava flow meets), and Waiau (swirling beautiful waters.)  Detective Donna would assume that there are 4 streams flowing though the area with the Ahupua'a names.  I wanted to keep walking on Waiawa road (backside of Leeward Community College) but, it was a dirt road and isolated.  So, I chickened out and will try to do it when I have someone else with me.

I passed by these two monolith apartment dwellings and can't figure out how they got away with it!  There are no other buildings nearby with this eyesore height. Trying to eyeball the number of floors, I counted 45!  I'm sure that there is an interesting story behind this!

The afore mentioned Leeward Community College, (known as LCC for short) is centrally located and has beautiful views of Pearl Harbor.

For those of you who are afraid of heights, walking with me might not be a pleasant experience!  HaHa!  Hey, I don't like it either! Negotiating an overpass with 10 lanes of H-1 traffic below you is very DISORIENTING!

Although I have posted pictures of the Urban Garden Center before, this perspective is different.  On "Peace Day," I danced hula here with my classmates in celebration.  If you have never visited "UGC" before, please put it on your list of things to do.  I promise that you won't be disappointed!  Dance to a favorite tune today, and dance without abandon to feel the joy!  Aloha!(Bye!)

"X" marks the spot!  What is behind the "X?"  A gigantic SPIDER!  I was sticking my face verrrryyy close to get the shot, and I'm surprised that the spider didn't jump on me or try to bite me!  Maybe it was sleeping!  Double click the picture to see up close how big it was.  I think that it is a close relative of the "tarantula!" (At least in size!) Anyone know what the spider is called?

Plugging holes and continuing in areas makes the posting of two separate maps necessary.  That doesn't translate to walking far, since 3.23 miles concluded today's walk.  Well, every little bit helps as my total miles to date stands at 435.87 miles.

 Besides the creepy, crawly creatures, today netted this flamboyant hibiscus which the background colors helped it to really stand out!

Why did the chicken cross the road?  To get away from "the walking Hawaiian!"  Seeing chickens cross your path is not unusual at all here on the Islands.  I expect to see much more of them as I continue my journey.

"Pu'uloa natural springs" was a community effort on "Make a difference Day," to clear the non-native invasive species of flora and clean all the trash to make this area beautiful and to easily view Pearl Harbor.  With the help of HPD, APCBA, City and County employees and volunteers, much was accomplished in a short time.

A traditional sight when you think of Hawaii, but hardly seen on the banks of Pearl Harbor now, this stand of coconut trees was a welcome sight while walking today.  I hope that you will see something to gladden your heart today and everyday!  A Hui Hou!(Until we meet again!)

No birds will be on these wires!  I've never seen  such steps taken on telephone wires before.  They must have had big problems with the birds or lots of disposible income!  HaHa!  Please double click the images to see the details!

Pushing on into the Pearl City area, and avoiding the heights for now, I meandered 3.83 miles on this walk.  Accompanied by my good friend, Robbie, the miles flew by quickly and was so enjoyable!

Adorned to look like "Lady Liberty", Dee has been waving at passing cars for 2 years now and loves being outdoors and meeting lots of people.  She works for "Liberty Tax Returns".

Though I've taken pictures of Kamehameha Highway before, here is another one.  This Highway pretty much encircles the Island.

Actually looking like homes, these gravesites looked well maintained and comfortable, making a visit much more enjoyable.  Usually a plaque or a headstone is all that a gravesite possesses, so this sight interested me.  Hope you always find interesting things in your journey of life!  Aloha! (Bye!)

Walking under the shade of a tree on my route, this truck caught my attention with the vivid blue color, and then the "blue-flame" details.  Please double click the photo and check out the driver mirror!   Scary!

Yes, my blogger friends!  Finally back on the road again!  Even though I'm not completely healed, I thought that I could start with once a week, and make the routes shorter to work my way back up to 3 times per week.  At 2.45 miles today and rain threatening to soak me, I think I'm off to a good start!  Continuing to head Ewa(west) and sticking to level ground, the area I'm covering is still Waimalu.  Since this will be the only blog for the week, my Grand Total is now 428.81 miles.

 Kamehameha Highway is still an important roadway for cars, buses and pedestrians.  I still use this valuable highway as an alternative to the H-1 Freeway.

Maybe they just couldn't make up their mind, and decided to use everyone of them.  Interesting and creative walkway to your home, don't you think?

The beautifully painted van sitting in the driveway reminded me of the paintings that tell the story of the "Legend of Kapo'i" in Waikiki. (Check an earlier blog in Waikiki. The "hana hou" (again) blog.)  Possibly one of the artists live here, or painted the van too!

I found this verdant oasis in a little section of curb and was impressed how creativity can  transform a bland scene into one that could make you smile.  Have a wonderful New Year everyone and hoping you find an oasis today too!  Aloha! (Bye!)