Week 6- Makua Valley

The field trip to Makua Valley on Sunday, October 17 was a good experience. The drive there itself was something I haven’t done. I have never drove to Waianae until this day. The farthest I drove was to Ko’olina beach and other than that I have never been to Waianae. The drive was pretty interesting. People walking to places, open restaurants on the side of the rode, and even children playing. Picking up trash along the highway wasn’t anything new to me. I have been volunteering and involved in community service since high school and I enjoy lending a helping hand to the community. However, picking up trash along the highway of Waianae was pretty interesting. I picked up a lot of beer bottles, cans, plastic, and even condoms, which I thought was gross. Professor Cruz and I also encountered a dead dog on the grass. Its mouth was tied with a rope and all that was left of it was bones. It wasn’t a pretty sight. Sad actually. How can people do such a thing? We also saw a dead wild boar. The smell of it was pretty bad. Back at the site, we went on a hike and learned about the history of Makua Valley. Makua Valley is a beautiful place. It is full of green and air. Peaceful. I agree on how the land should be returned to its rightful owners. It is sad how people can’t go to this place because of the military. Overall, the field trip to Makua Valley was a fun and good one. I learned about its history, made new friends, and lend a helping hand. I am looking forward to another field trip. :)