I was making a real Hawaiian lei from a pile of plumeria flowers covering the table in front of me. They were piled high, more than enough for us to string several lei together without running out. But we had walked the dusty field surrounding the office building to pick out a handful of different colors. It was […]
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A Stay at the Hotel Molokai
I ran into a family on my return flight to the mainland who I had seen earlier that day at the Hotel Molokai’s restaurant, the Hula Shores. I struck up a conversation about both the hotel and the island. While I certainly had plenty to keep me busy during my stay, they had problems due […]
Making a Molokai Hot Bread Run
Making a late-night hot bread run is a must while on Molokai, finding the large rolls and the tasty fillings in Kaunakakai’s back alleys is a whole ‘nother thing.
Sea Kayaking on Molokai
Water splashed into the kayak as we rocked back and forth. In an attempt to sit more comfortably, I had shifted my weight in the back and the boat had suddenly turned angry. My partner in the front seat let out a big “whoa” sound as I attempted to regain our balance. I knew we were going […]
The Search for Molokai’s Crumple Horned Snorkak
A Crumple Horned Snorkak? I thought, Isn’t that a fictional animal from the Harry Potter books? No, not a Crumple Horned Snorkak, I was corrected in response to me repeating the name aloud, a Bristle-Thighed Curlew. “A Bristle-Thighed what?” I asked. “Is it original recipe or extra crispy?” I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. […]
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