The prospect for positive recognition on the world stage often propels a country to dissolve generations of racial bias in quick order. If an Olympic Sport is involved, the change can be blindingly fast. Unfortunately the movement is often uneven it is application. The life of Hawaiian Duke Paoa Kahanamoku is a case study on Read More…
Capturing Kauai: Big Winds Busy Yard
One thing I have learned about the Hawaiian Islands is that reading about Trade Winds and their effect, is different than experiencing them first hand. The storms of winter-time and the 35-50 foot waves they can produce – is dramatic. The concussive effect pounds into your chest – even standing at a great distance. What Read More…
Capturing Kauai: Windswept Magic on Kalepa Ridge
Travelling the Kalepa Ridge Trail on the Na Pali Coast on the Island of Kauai is an extraordinary experience. There are few adventures more beautiful or potentially more dangerous. The trail traverses a knife-like ridgeline as it extends out from the Kalalau Lookout on the Northwestern edge of the Island. The trail is 1.8 miles Read More…