Island Chronicles

Ka’au Crater Hike 2013

Augusto — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 18:02:31 +0000

Ka’au Crater is located deep in Palolo Valley. The hike begins with stream crossings in the valley before climbing along waterfalls as you ascend to Ka’au Crater.

HURT100 2013

Augusto — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 02:14:07 +0000

I was fortunate enough to participate in this year’s HURT100 as a volunteer and a pacer. Below is a video of some of the finishers during the last few hours before the cut-off.

Nuchi du Takara: Life is the Treasure

Augusto — Wed, 09 May 2012 03:35:16 +0000

From Okinawa to Hawaii
Nuchi du Takara: Life is the Treasure

Performances by
Daiichi Hirata, Director General of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism for the Okinawa Prefectural Government
Frances Nakachi-sensei, Tamagusuku Ryu Senjukai Hawaii
Derek Ichiro Shiroma-sensei, Okinawa Minyo Kyokai Hawaii

Produced by
Shari Tamashiro

Filmed in
WWII Valor in the Pacific National Monument

Hiking in Downtown Honolulu

Augusto — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 23:03:25 +0000

I was on my way to St. Patrick’s day block party in Nuuanu when I realized that I’ve never explored downtown Honolulu. I had time to kill so I decided to walk around a few blocks to do some scouting.

Beautiful Sunrise On A Windy Sunday Run

Augusto — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 16:31:28 +0000

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HURT100 2012

Augusto — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:08:09 +0000

The HURT100 trail race is organized by the awesome people of the Hawaii Ultra Running Team.

This year I volunteered in Paradise Park deep in Manoa Valley which is one of the three aid stations for this trail course.

These ultra runners began their 100 mile trek in the Nature Center (Makiki) at 6 in the morning of January 14, 2012. Then they proceeded to Paradise Park (Manoa) to JAG (Nuuanu) then back to Nature Center to complete a 20 mile loop. They had to do this loop 4 more times to finish the 100 miles.

Seeing the runners with their happy faces come through one by one was very motivational. The support they receive from their friends and family was equally inspirational. I was glad to see some of my friends who participated as well as volunteered for this epic event.

Click here to view the pictures I captured in Paradise Park, and don’t forget to leave a comment below.

Haiku Stairs Hike

Augusto — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 19:33:35 +0000

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Sacred Falls Hike

Augusto — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 20:29:34 +0000

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29th Okinawan Festival

Augusto — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 20:24:20 +0000

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Hau’ula Loop Trail Hike

Augusto — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 20:15:28 +0000

Short photo hike just south of Laie.