Kepler, Cameron B., 1964-1965
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7 May 1964 Kewai Waiman Canyon Beach Kilanea lighthouse 40. We are awakened at 5:430 by calls of Newell's Diving the canyon. We sleep near mine, but by then the Jungle Fowl are calling, so we get up, eat, to begin the ascent - it takes 2 hrs or 5 rest stops to climb out - what a battle - there were times when we doubted we would make it.. On drive down, we see 3 Chicken Vultures. We then head to a beach some 3 mi toward Kali coast from Barking Sands - what a delight. 2 mi long, cool water - fine, clean white sand, backed by high dry scabby cliffs. As far as we can see in every direction - no people. An hour in the surf refreshes us after our exhausting climb. At 1300 we head out to Kilanea Lighthouse. The Red-footed Boobies nest here in great abundance - calm & not at all warned by our presence. The shallow beaches, cliffs, clear water, & the boobies, frigate, & Wedgetails are pictorially beautiful. The accessibility is important. Moku gene should be visited - perhaps houses Belcher. The lighthouse keeps Newell's flying into the light frequently - perhaps we can catch some for him - he agrees to a proposal to do so. At 1930 we climb about 8 miles head to Kawailoa. 8 May 1964 - Picking uping material, generally wound - down. activity.