March 2022 – Page 2 – SarahRuthSeeks

The friends we made while picking up trash on Lanikai introduced us to this lady who was recycling bale straps from pallets. She makes them into truly beautiful designs; you can check them out here. There was an online class being held by this group our friend is apart of, the Hawaii Stitchery and Fiber Arts Guild. Now I’m apart of this guild, something I didn’t think was on my bucket list… but they are a great group of ladies who meet to learn new stitching projects! Last month was cross stitch of all things and I started a monstera design (still to be finished).

For these baskets, we started small with a little 7×7 ish weave. It was so challenging! Specifically the beginning part. I have three more trash bags of these in my spare bedroom that I have to figure out how to use. I’m thinking an under bed basket… but unsure. Stay tuned! Turning trash into treasure!

Ka’ena Point from the South Side

Time for the monthly KOSC hike! This time I had two people attending and Brian came as well. We started around 3pm and had a really pleasant hike. This one had it all… we saw a ton of Humpback whales, a Hawaiian Monk Seal, Hawaiian Albatross (Mōlī), huge wave swells (15+ ft), two sea arches, blow holes, restrooms, parking, and we timed it perfectly for sunset! It’s the sister hike to Ka’ena from the north side; both end at Ka’ena point but follow different sides of the coast. Very similar feeling to hiking the New England coast.

Can you spot the seal?

There was one very slightly sketchy part, but that’s it. It was straightforward, easy to navigate and walk. It is not shaded at all, but honestly if you go prepared (water, sun shirts, sun screen, sunglasses, hat) it’s not bad at all. It’s not like sweltering… it’s really hard to explain. You’ll have to come see for yourself!

You can still see rail ties from the train tracks that existed for the Ka’ena point train until a tsunami took them out.

It was great to get out and get some fresh air and experience nature in Hawaii. I had been sick with a head cold and stomach issues last week, so I had been a couch potato for a while. Brian really enjoyed seeing this trail, he really loved it actually.

Bale Strap Basket Weaving

Ka’ena Point from the South Side