Makapu'u Lighthouse, Alan Davis Beach, & Pele's Chair Hike all in one
November 19, 2011 – Makapu’u Lighthouse, Alan Davis beach, & Pele’s Chair Today our family had a chance to go hiking with our next door neighbors. Earlier in the week, Janet wanted to take her family to the Makapu’u Lighthouse. Having been there a few times and knowing that my family could easily handle that hike and would have fun doing it, there was no doubt that it would be a great family outing. Last time we were at Alan Davis beach, I seen a huge rock formation above the beach. I didn’t know what that formation was called until I read Kahele’s Fb post a few weeks ago. That rock formation is called Pele’s Chair. Makapu’u holds some Hawaiian mythological lore as it was the final spot on Oahu where the goddess of fire Madam Pele would occupy before heading to the big island. Off we went towards Makapu’u. The drive there is long if you are using Hawaii standards. Hiking to the lighthouse lookout was super easy. I remember the first time we went up there, I was overweight and...