SATURDAY--MARCH 26, 2011

ISLAND OF LANAI TO THE SOUTH OF MY BALCONY

ISLAND OF MOLOKAI TO THE NORTH OF MY BALCONY

SAILBOAT PAST MY BALCONY

JOHN READY TO ZIP LINE

VIEW ACROSS VALLEY FROM START PLATFORM TO TOUCHDOWN

LUNCH BREAK AFTER FOUR ZIP LINE RIDES

YES THAT IS JOHN

AND HALF WAY ACROSS

ALMOST TO TOUCHDOWN

Today, I experienced my first excursion scheduled with the concierge.  I went on a zip-line excursion with Sky Line Eco Adventures.  Having no automobile here, I rode by taxi to the office a few blocks away.  There were twelve of us scheduled for the 9:00 am zip line excursion.  By van, we were transported up the mountain dirt roads through many gates set to deter cattle wandering up the mountain.  During the next four hours, we enjoyed eight zip-line rides beginning with one at five hundred feet in length and ending with one at twelve hundred feet in length.  Between rides four and five we were treated to lunch on the mountain.  The view into the valley to the beach was really beautiful.  And, the rides were a lot of fun.  As we progressed through the eight rides we were instructed on additional zip-line skills.  Since the clouds were hanging low with very light rain or mist most of the morning and throughout the day, I sat posting on my blog for a great portion of the afternoon.  I have located one spot on my balcony with a strong enough internet signal without going down to the lobby.