Grandson in Hawaii, just called to inform me of his feat!
glenda_al
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
He and 4 other Navy buddies had just climbed Highway to Heaven on Oahu. Took them 5 hours.
The stairs ( 3,922 stairs lead up the imposing mountain ridge, often at a vertical incline, with only a hand-rail to catch you from falling into the valley below.)
are closed due to the age and wearing out process, so they climbed the backway thru the woods, mud, wind, etc. Backway is open for those that are venturous enough to do so. They were.
Said it's the most beautiful site he has ever seen in his life.
He'll share pictures with me later.
This is one I found from a search.
For those that are interested in reading: Highway to Heaven
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glenda_al
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoAnother pic! He was so excited he had to call me. I could hear the excitement from his buddies while we talked.
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Comments (19)Thank you, Glenda, for keeping us updated on Parke, Jr. My husband loves to play golf in Hawaii. There really is something special about the courses there....See Moreglenda_al
6 years ago
DawnInCal
6 years agoglenda_al
6 years agoglenda_al
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoOne pic he sent me:
Of course they did not do the forbidden stairs,but trecked the woods. Know he and his buds are sleeping well. :o) Accomplishment he will remember! Proud of him!
basilcook3
6 years agoglenda_al
6 years ago
Thanks so much everyone for your kind remarks!This was Parke and me, when he came home for a wedding, this past Sept. I even bought him a beer. He's 21 :o)
glenda_al
6 years agoThis is Parke Jr and his dad, Parke Sr when he graduated from Navy boot camp outside of Chicago.
He's matured a lot since then.
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