Last year I wrote an article on Aloun Farms' Pumpkin patch, Honolulu's rail and DR Horton's Hoopili development in West Oahu. I had the opportunity to accompany my children on their excursion again this year. It was a blessing to be with them again and also sad for two reasons. First, they are growing up and won't be able to do this forever. Second, this annual trip for most Oahu schools won't be around forever if development plans continue.
Aloun Farms' Pumpkin Patch is always a hit around Halloween
Since my trip out here last year, there's definitely been progress on the rail. Last year you could only see the pilings being laid, whereas this year the main rail members are connected. I have to admit, it was kind of eerie driving through an agricultural field with a concrete rail running through it.
Rail pilings have now been formed into a track in the Ewa Plain
I guess I'll have to enjoy this snapshot in time when my kids are young and get to enjoy things such as a pumpkin patch in agricultural land. I'll also have to enjoy and take in this open space as well while it lasts as there's no telling what this will look like 10 years from now? Tracts of homes with a high speed rail running through it?
Rail beyond the farm where families and children enjoy the pumpkin patch
We have to make the best of these times before the seasons of change reshape west Oahu...