Archive for June, 2009
Daily Dose of Aloha: Love of the Land
“The ‘aina (land) is where we go to get grounded. That is what we base our aloha ‘aina (love of the land) on. We manifest ourselves into everything that is physical and that is how we get back in tune with the spiritual. Humans are the only ones not in tune with it. Where I [...]
Camping on Kauai
Camping on Kauai can be an incredible thing! Our family does ‘camp-outs’ several times a year and they are always a complete blast and full of adventure. Camping on Kauai is permitted at Anahola (Aliomanu Bay), Haena, Anini, Salt Pond, and Polihale Beach Parks, as well as in specified areas of the Na Pali Coast [...]
Kauai Beaches: Tunnels Beach, North Shore
Popularly know as Tunnels Beach, Makua Beach has a large lagoon perfect for swimming because it is protected by two reefs, the outer reef favored by surfers for the great waves, and the inner reef filled with cavities and crevices for snorkelers to explore for fish and sea life. Divers love the outer reef for [...]
National Tropical Botanical Gardens on Kauai
The National Tropical Botanical Garden aims to “enrich life through discovery, scientific research, conservation, and education by perpetuating the survival of plants, ecosystems, and cultural knowledge of tropical regions.” Based in the tropical paradise of Kauai, the NTBG is currently trying to increase awareness of the dire situation of many rare tropical plants that could [...]
Daily Dose of Aloha: Purify
Hawaiians are renowned for their grace, good nature and happy disposition. Part of the many ways Hawaiians maintain their well-being is continual cleansing and being pono (in balance) with the world. To cleanse is to purify. One must purify the physical body as well as the mental, emotional and the spiritual. This is archieved through [...]
Monk Seal Reward Nearly Quadruples
LIHU’E – An outpouring of compassion from the community regarding the recent slayings of two monk seals has driven the reward offered for information leading to arrests and convictions from $3,000 to nearly $11,000 in the past week. “I’ve been tremendously surprised and grateful by the response,” said Steve Benjamin, membership coordinator and Web site [...]
Daily Dose of Aloha: Secret of Well-Being
The spirit of Aloha is a way of life and well-being embraced by native Hawaiians for hundreds of years. Traditionally the word Aloha was a greeting reserved for loved ones by first rubbing noses and then inhaling each other’s breath (alo = in the presence, ha = breath of life).
Daily Dose of Aloha: Introduction
I am so excited about the new category added to our blog… the ‘Daily Dose of Aloha‘ is a collection of daily posts I am going to be writing to add a little sunshine to your day:) The quotes come from a collection of writings from Hawaiian healers and keepers of wisdom across the islands [...]
Featured Recipe: Kauai Mint Mudslide Cookies
While on vacation (or not) I like to cook. I wanted to share some of my favorite local recipes with all of you. I am going to start off with the Kauai Mint Mudslide Cookies! These are a favorite amongst my family and I know yours will enjoy too… sure to impress!
Kauai Beaches: Kalihiwai Bay
You’ll catch your first glimpse of Kalihiwai Bay as your drive down the narrow road engraved into the side of the sheer cliff which encloses the beach on one side. From this angle, the bay is a perfect semi-circle of aquamarine, rimmed with glistening white sand and nestled between two lava cliffs. Ironwood trees and [...]
