Hanakapiai Falls and Jamie among a vast Bamboo forest.

Jamie Rock climbing, and the beautiful green hues of the forest.

Aloha Everyone,

Thank you very much for reading my blogs.  Last November I tore my right MCL surfing at off The Wall.  The tear did not require surgery, but has kept me out of the water for more than 4 months.  I have been stitched up countless times over the years from my surfboard hitting me,  fin cuts, reef cuts, etc. but I have never had an injury that kept me out of the water for more than a few days.  This was undoubtedly the worst, and I missed a very, very good winter here on the North Shore.  I seldom went to the beach to watch the surf as I couldn’t stand not being in the action.

I have been surfing with a brace on my right knee for the past few weeks and even though I am a little stiff, it is great just to be in the water again. I started running a few weeks ago as well and even though I can’t go full-speed, it is great just to sweat naturally instead of from some man made machine.

Yesterday, I was on Kauai and did a day hike to Hanakapiai Falls.  The weather was fantastic, I brought a great lunch and the day couldn’t have been better. The eight mile round trip from the end of the road in Haena was very muddy, slippery, and dangerous at times, but well worth the effort.

I am writing this blog is to tell any of you that are currently injured that there will be a day when you will be well again and able to resume your daily activities.  Whether it’s working in the garden, taking a walk around the neighborhood, or training for a marathon–that day will come.

Here are a few pictures for your enjoyment.

Cheers,

Jamie