Six years ago…I hiked Koko Head Crater for the first time…over a 1000 stairs…straight up.

At that time, I didn’t even know cancer was lurking in the wings…

Today, I had the opportunity to tackle the beast again. I went through the fire again!

From Leo on Trip Advisor “Some hikers throwing up on the side. View on top is great. Getting to the top gives a good feel of accomplishment.”

After reading the reviews, I was apprehensive. Could I do it again after all the crap I’ve been through….surgeries…chemotherapy….radiation…?

The railroad-tie bridge is not for the faint of heart. I remembered that from before. The crab-walk seemed to be the preferred method for passing over the 65 railroad ties suspended above ground. Shirley, you would love this!!

I’m pretty sure I was crawling for the last 100 yards to get to the top.

Thank you Stephanie for pushing me!

Injuries: bruised tail-bone, scraped leg, swollen wrist

Ended up taking a two hour angry nap

 

But we did it!!