Daily Dose of Aloha

You Say Kipu… I Say Kapu!

July 27th, 2011
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Kauai like legends of old, holds the siren song for many travelers with her lush tropical splendor that assault all the senses. Her ‘aina’ (land), her natural surroundings has many secrets and lessons for us, and along with that splendor and beauty is also a dark side that is an exacting teacher in its own right.   Many times those areas…

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We’re Baaaaack from Bali!

June 30th, 2011
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Aloha all, the Abubo family is back from our adventures in Bali.  Here’s some photos from our trip.

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Hole-in-the-Wall Grinds – Northshore & Kapaa

February 10th, 2011
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You know them, those little tucked away spots that are your special secrets, those places you think no one else knows about; and you harbor that sense of accomplishment that it was you that found it and you’ll only share it with a cherished few. Kauai is one of those places. Many will agree that Kauai is still able to…

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The Churches of Kauai

January 23rd, 2011
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The Hawaiian Islands’ diverse cultural heritage and history is inevitably entwined with its diverse religious philosophies. Kauai has been considered by many ‘spiritual’ seekers as place of great power and connection to the Infinite and is home to religious and spiritual communities that span Christian to Buddhist to Hindu, Muslim, Daoist, Hebrew and many more.

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Mele Kalikimaka

December 21st, 2010
My two water babies - counting the days till Surfing Santa arrives!

I want to wish all of you a very, very Mele Kalikimaka—a joyous holiday—and a wonderful New Year. If you stayed with us this year, thank you from the bottom of my heart… and if you are coming to Kauai in 2011, we can’t wait to see you! (And thank you for reading our blog!) Much Aloha, Shelah

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Lei: The Beauty & Tradition of Aloha

November 24th, 2010
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When one thinks of Hawaii, certain images come to mind; the swaying palms, hula skirts, warm sun, azure blue water and sandy beaches and blue tropical drinks with little umbrellas.  But arguably the signature image that comes to many is the garland of flowers bestowed to the arriving visitor that conveys “E komo Mai (Welcome) and Aloha! There is no…

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One Square Mile of Hanalei

September 22nd, 2010
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Our lovely Hanalei was featured on OneSquareMile.tv.  If you are planning a visit to Kauai’s North Shore and its  most famous town on the Bay, or if you’re missing this place because you already know how special it is, you are going to love this entertaining  “slice of life” video on Hanalei….

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Kokua: That’s the Spirit

August 30th, 2010
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International Forgiveness Day was celebrated in over 80 countries in August – and that got me to thinking about kokua, the Hawaiian word for aid, assist, and cooperate. It also means “extending loving help to others without personal gain.”

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Daily Dose of Aloha: The Surfing Lifestyle

August 11th, 2010
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Hawai’i is home to Surfing, like most of you probably know!  Surfing in Hawaii is more than a sport but rather is very much a lifestyle, with surfers arranging their work & family hours (YES, my husband very much included!!) to ensure they can always catch the best waves.  The physical sport incorporates the mind, spirit and the body… and…

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Ultimate Kauai Dad!

June 1st, 2010
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My dad is the most amazing, inspiring & wonderful human being.  He is my hero… I think he really shined in my eyes when I had kids!  My father’s love for my boys (2 and 4) is so natural, pure and with no hesitation.  I guess, through my ‘mommy eyes’, I see things a little differently then I did as…

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