Kids were so happy to find a coconut, unfortunately it is old and dry
I explained to girls that the moist ocean air as it is forced up and around the mountain, cools down with upper elevation and looses the moisture as rain. The other side of the mountain, being in lee of the prevailing trade winds is dry.
The dark yellow sand after each wave looks like a bight-work wood with multiple layers of quality varnish.
Molokini crater is a very turisty place, but still it is my dream to visit and free-dive. Not likely it will happen on this trip as it is a long sail and my crew it not into it.
The following picture is the view from our hotel room in the evening as we arrived.
This wind chart shows how the island created a wind shadow the lee, exactly where we are staying.
Hawaiian is a Polynesian language that shares many features with other Polynesian languages, including grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary. Hawaiian is closely related to other Polynesian languages, such as Samoan, Marquesan, Tahitian, Māori, Rapa Nui, and Tongan.
common Hawaiian phrases:
- Aloha: A greeting that can also express kindness, respect, or positive intentions
- Mahalo: A fundamental expression of gratitude
- 'A'ole pilikia: Means "you're welcome" or "no problem"
- A hui hou: Means "until we meet again"
- Ke aloha mai: Means "with love" and is often used as an invitation to come in
- Aloha kakahiaka: Means "good morning"
- Aloha ahiahi: Means "good evening"
- Malama Pono: Means "take care to nurture truth and rightousness"
- Shaka!: A friendly greeting, parting, or hand sign of approval
- Onipa'a: Means "stand firm in your heritage and culture"
- Ma'a: Means "accept, understand, adapt
