On either side of the trail are rows of tall guava, koa, kukui and eucalyptus trees that lead 100 feet from the top of the mountain all the way down. The trees color the mountains with different shades of green, from dark to almost yellow. The surroundings seem so peaceful. All I can hear are the crunching of the leaves beneath my feet, the wind blowing against my head and a variety of birds chirping. As I take my last step to the top, a gust of cold and wet air hits my face.
Fog covers the top.
Small trees, green ferns and moss grow all over the place. The plants are so alive and green because of the moist and chilly air. As I look over the cliff, the whole side of Waimanalo can be seen. I feel like I could just spread my arms and fly like a bird because the clouds are so close to the ground. It's so peaceful up here that it puts me in a state of meditation.