Aoike Pond & Hike to Mt Juniko

Aoike pond

" My favorite thing to do is to go where I've never been"- Diane Arbus

This Weekend was yet another great adventure with my now officially named R.A.Y Hiking group (initials of our names, lol). We drove along the coast for some miles until we reached Juniko. First we did the most popular short hike to Aoike (blue pond) it reminded me a lot of Oregon and Tamolich Pool. Because Koyo (fall, the color changing of leaves) is in full swing it was busy and the pond had its fair share of leaves floating around. Serene.

After admiring Aoike, we hiked up the mountain for what seemed a whole day and then some. The hike was steeper than I imagined, it was a great workout and beautiful trail! We only bumped into 6 people along the way. It was peaceful. It was magical. The Komorebi (sunlight filtering through trees) was stunning and the view at the top was worth all the sweat and the couple of moans and tears some of us let out on our way up.

View from Juniko, my pictures do not do it justice at all.

R.A.Y Hiking group

PC: Ryan! look at the Koyo colors here...

PC: Ryan again.

We were so tired after our hike but still stopped on our way back home to do a little mini-hike on some rock formations along the coast.

Look at the gorgeous daisies on the coast!

Much needed vitamin D

SELFie time...

PC: Ryan, we got some drone footage! check it out on my Facebook!

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