2/7/99: Drove dad to his golf tournament, and then ate breakfast at IHOP before going to church in Kihei… During the rest of the afternoon I did some reading while Ruth was over visiting with Kathy… Had a surreal moment with mom tonight. We discussed the differences between transubstantiation (the belief that the elements of Christian communion are mystically transformed into the literal body and blood of Christ) and consubstantiation (the elements are symbolic of the body and blood of Christ, though He is spiritually present “around” the elements in a special way), all while watching an episode of The Simpsons…
2/7/24: *During our 1999 stay with Dad & Mom at the end of our round-the-world trip, we did not take many photos. So, I am posting photos and stories from some of our other trips to Maui over the years.
Going up from the stone bridge that spans the Pipiwai Stream and overlooks the “Seven Sacred Pools” at the bottom of ’Oheo Gulch, there is a 2-mile trail that follows the stream up into the valley, climbing about 650 ft in elevation and which winds through bamboo forest, a grove of banyan trees. It takes about 2.5 hours to walk up the trail for a person in average health. So, it’s quite feasible for most people. But the trail is typically very wet, and muddy, it’s in a rain forest, after all. The honeymooners and other tourists who blithely head off on the trail in their flip-flops often give-up and/or suffer blisters and bruises and cuts on their feet. If you plan to hike the trail, bring sneakers or light hiking shoes. You’ll have a much better time. The first stop on the Pipiwai Trail is the Makahiku Overlook that provides a lovely view of Makahiku Falls. There are more waterfalls, bridges to cross, lush flowers and foliage, and rapids to see along the way too. Enjoy a slow pace and listen as well as look. When we hiked this trail during our 2008 visit, Dad was still comfortably making this hike at 87 years old! Ian and Josiah were 7 and 5 respectively. So, they get props too.
NOTE: The photo above shows Dad, Ruth, Ian and Josiah at Makahiku Overlook on the Pipiwai Trail during our 2008 visit to Maui.
