2018-02-12 Star Light, Star Bright

Still pumped from their 5 mile hike, the Paradise Homies (PH) decided to go star-gazing on Mauna Kea.  Cultural Moment:  Mauna Kea  is a dormant volcano on the island of Hawaii. Standing 4,207 m (13,802 ft) above sea level.  With its high elevation, dry environment, and stable airflow, Mauna Kea’s summit is one of the best sites in the world for astronomical observation. Since the creation of an access road in 1964, thirteen telescopes funded by eleven countries have been constructed at the summit. The Mauna Kea Observatories are used for scientific research across the electromagnetic spectrum and comprise the largest such facility in the world.

There is a 14.7 mile road to the top.  The visitor center is located at mile 6 and at an elevation of 9200 feet.  It is an excellent place to view the stars and acclimate to the elevation so that you don’t get altitude sickness.  (Altitude sickness –  A throbbing headache, lack of appetite, nausea that may cause vomiting,  feeling weak and dizzy).  After the visitor’s center, it is  5 miles of unpaved road.  This is followed by a paved road of 3.7 miles.

Luckily, our excellent reporter was able to snag an interview with the Paradise Homies.

Hard hitting (HH) Reporter:  Is it true that you drove to the top of Mauna Kea?

Aaron:  Why yes,  it is.  We stopped at the visitor’s center for a few minutes and saw that 4 wheel drives could go to the top.  I thought – we have a big old honker truck that is a 4 wheel drive so asked the group if they wanted to go?

Michelle:  “We said Let’s do it!”

Heva:  “Let’s do it!”

HH Reporter:  How was the trip?

Aaron:  “Great!  It was super!”

HH Reporter:  It is documented that trucks have fallen off the road.

Lindsey:  I knew it!  I knew it!  I knew it!

HH Reporter:  “Were you afraid for your safety?”

Michelle:  “I hid in the bottom of the truck and thought that I might throw up.”.

Lindsey:  “I cried and begged to turn around. ”
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Heva:  “Driving down the road was worse than going up.  It was really cold”.

Aaron:  “It was fine.  I don’t know what they are talking about.  Look at those awesome pictures.  Obviously, they are disoriented from the altitude sickness”

HH Repoerter:  “Should the Silver Surfers make the trip?”

Aaron:  “Absolutely.  It is a once in a life-time experience”

Lindsey:  “No, my Mom is susceptible to motion and altitude sickness.  She has also proven that she can’t throw up in a plastic bag in a splashing incident with Leo.  She is a fraidy cat.  My uncle has said that she used to cry at night in the car between towns until they came to the light and it was very annoying.  It would not be pleasant for the other Surfers.  No, Mom don’t do it!”

Michelle:  “Just leave your Mom at home.  Just do it!”

Once PH made it to the top, they reported only one other car in the parking lot that left as soon as possible.  There were amazing views and very cold weather.  It was a scary ride back down.  It will be difficult to convince all of the Silver Surfers (Debbie) to take that trip.  A closing song and wish is below.

Start light, star bright,

First star I see tonight

I wish I may, I wish I might

Have the wish I wish tonight

Wish:  Get off this dang mountain