The Little Engine That Could

...is what the old wooden train in Ewa should be called. It creaks and groans when you walk and sit down, but it hauled a good amount of folks out to Kahe Point this past Sunday. In years past we have spent St. Patrick's Day out on the town, drinking green beers, celebrating Sarah's birthday, eating cabbage...this year we spent it all aboard the non-polar express. Zach is getting to the age where field trips are exciting. He has a train table and trains that are captivating his attention these days, so I thought riding on a actual train might be fun. And it was. We were all decked out in our green (except Isom who said he forgot...or didn't want to claim association in case train riding was a bust). We enjoyed a picnic on the lawn, browsing the gift shop, and snapping a few photos before boarding the 90 minute train to a place maybe 20 minutes away by car. If you plan to make this journey be sure to bring plenty of water and lather yourself with sunscreen...it's hot and bright. This was the only downside to the St. Patty's day adventure---although if the tour guide had been passing out Bailey's and gold, that could have made for an even more fun train ride. There are many sights to see while on the train. The Waianae mountain range, turtles swimming in the ocean, the ocean of course, Ko Olina resort (including Aulani Disney Hotel), the towns of Kapolei and Makakilo, dirt bikers, butterflies, dragon flies, flowers, and whatever fellow passengers you are lucky enough to sit with. I might not choose to spend every St. Patrick's Day riding an old restored train, but this year it was pretty perfect.