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Nothing Like A Trip To Scotland

There are a number of things I did not expect from a trip to Scotland in the British Isles. 

Experiencing not a drop of rain during the stay is one.  If fact, almost all of the days on the islands were partly to completely sunny.

The Scottish people are almost to a person, friendly […]

The Girl on the Beach

A white sand beach, a lighthouse, and a girl occupy the southernmost points on the Island of Skye in Scotland. On this sunny day in May, all are located on the Sleat Peninsula. The beach is called Ruhba Shlèite or Sandy Beach (on Google maps) or Camas Daraich.  The girl is named […]

HOE WA’A Shines in Waimea

Hoe wa’a or Hawaiian outrigger canoe paddling is a material part the Hawaiian islands and its people.  I am lucky in that in my hometown, Waimea, Kauai, Hoe wa’a is part of everyday life.  I get to observe it, first-hand, most days.

The Kilohana Canoe Club on Kauai is located where the Waimea River […]