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Voyaging canoes

Seven Polynesian voyaging canoes arrived in Hilo from Aotearoa (New Zealand) this past Thursday. These 2 photos are of the canoes’ departure. I took a ton of pictures and would love to post more, but looking outside on this glorious … Continue reading

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Orange You Happy?

Good Morning March! As I was standing at the sink washing up some dishes, I glanced to my left and this vision of orangishness captured my attention. A vignette of jars of marmalade, ripening tomatoes, an orange cutting board and oh … Continue reading

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Blessing of the boats

In the first days of the New Year a small group of fishermen gather in Haleiwa Harbor for the annual boat blessing. The priest from the Haleiwa Shingon Mission gives a traditional Shinto blessing for happiness, prosperity and safety. Offerings of … Continue reading

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