Nanakuli High field trip

In early February 2011, a group of 24 ninth graders from Nanakuli High made their hike to Ka'ena Point. They were led by Mrs. Kirkland, who teaches Environmental Science.

The waves were pretty big and they pounded against the shore. We noticed a lot of sea foam. It looked like a whole lot of shaving cream!

When we finally made it to the Natural Area Reserve section, we were met by two women scientists who explained what they were doing. They were monitoring the Laysan albatrosses on the nests. Some of the eggs had already hatched!

This one wasn't ready to hatch yet but maybe in a few more days or weeks . . . 

We had lunch at the Point. See how big the waves were!  It was probably because of the rough seas that we didn't see any monk seals. Shucks!

But here the boys are pointing at something. Were they looking for Pohaku o Kaua'i?

Here we are walking to the leina a ka 'uhane, another important Hawaiian cultural site.

We learned not to climb on top of the leina as it is reserved for the spirits as they enter the next realm of Po.

Here's our group shot!  Do we look tired yet?

It's amazing how everyone perked up once back at school and home sweet home!  Great job on the hike and preparing for it, everyone!