it’s amazing how long i’ve lived on Oahu but haven’t been to these places before.  i guess there’s a lot more exploring for me.  and the only way is on these bikes…can’t see how steep this hill is by this photo, but let me tell you it’s steep!i couldn’t believe how fast Micah was flying down.  i was nervous watching him…we stayed up there until dark.  i swear i could do this every single evening.  it’s just another way of ending the day with the perfect sunsets…i bought this Honda Grom just for my travel.  it’s small, low maintenance, and parking at the airport is free.   so my brother just installed my luggage rack for my suitcase.  so i just strapped on my suitcase and headed to the airport.  that’s my little carry-on suitcase so you can imagine how small this bike is.  and you can imagine how silly i look riding it on the freeway.  people were looking at me like i was a crazy..when i left my house, it started to rain.  i got soaked!so i waited on the sidewalk and when i seen the rainbow, i followed it.  then when i arrived at the airport, i was wet, dirty, and cold.  but i didn’t care…i watched this movie on my flight.  it’s called “Scotch: A Golden Dream.” it made me want to drink whisky again!  maybe i’ll go up on a high rise hotel bar, order some Bowmore, and cheers to the wonderful man that introduced me to this wonderful world of whisky…

it was 4pm and i was in my garage doing something.  then Micah comes down and says “hey uncle, want to go ride dirt bike?”  i say yes in a second and dropped everything.  then we load up the bikes…

i can’t believe how fast these electric bikes are.  it’s the best toy that’s come out since the foil.  haha…

so Micah, Tony, and my brother head up the mountains for the sunset view.

i couldn’t believe how beautiful it was up there.  the winds were blowing at 40mph sidewards so it felt so refreshing.

just the boys enjoying the afternoon.  i was so happy to be up there with my brother in-law, brother, and nephew.  it’s crazy how these toys are bring us closer and closer together.

just another place to enjoy the sunset.  next time i’m taking a beer with me!

i’m a super beginner on these dirt bikes so i wore a helmet.  one fall to the ground and it could be fatal.  and when i’m trying to keep up with these expert riders, anything could happen.

i was going down this mountain and i know there is 300′ vertical cliff on the right side.  and when the wind blew 40mph gusts from the left to right, it nearly blew me off the cliff!  my heart hasn’t pumped that fast in a while.  it was kind of scary to think what would have happened if i fell off the cliff.  zero survival rate…

well, now you see this new hobby my whole family is getting in to.  so my brother just ordered me some gear and now i’ll be exploring more deep into the mountains and trails this year.  a very expensive hobby, but also so priceless…

East Side Beauty…

Good morning 7:30am.

North shore chest high and bumpy.

Ala Moana chest high. Biggest day of the week.

Diamond Head Head high and bumpy.

Trade winds at 25mph.

Sun, clouds, showers, and huge rainbows.

Going flying.

Have a wonderful day!