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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 Linda. […]

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 […]

Graceful Landing at Kawaiʻele Runway #3

The Kawaiʻele Waterbird Sanctuary in Kauai often looks like an airport. Its various ponds act as runways. Islands act as terminals.

Six ponds exist within in the sanctuary. The ponds are separated by sandy pathways. Waterbirds move between each […]