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Molokai, Hawaii - History and Culture on The Most Hawaiian Island. One and a half million years ago (give or take a week) two large volcanoes pushed through the surface of the Pacific Ocean and created the island of Molokai. Kamakou in the east, and Maunaloa in the west. A couple days later a third and much smaller caldera, Kauhako, popped up to form the Makanalua peninsula on the north side. Over eons, the north side of the island eroded and fell into the sea, leaving behind the vertical sea cliffs which today make up most of Molokai's spectacular North Shore. It's the fifth largest island in the Hawaiian archipelago; 260 square miles (420 sq km) in area, 38 miles (61km) long, and ten miles (16km) wide at its widest point. Anchored in the center of the 8 major islands, Molokai is 25 miles (40km) southeast of Oahu, and a 25-minute flight from Maui. From the eastern end of the island, it's only 8 miles (13km) across the Pailolo Channel to Maui. The population is estimated at 8,000 residents, half of whom live in or near the principal town of Kaunakakai. Nearly 40% are of Hawaiian descent, thus the nick name, "The Most Hawaiian Island." According to the experts, Hawaiians first came to live on Molokai about 650 A.D. Those first settlers most likely originated from the Marquesas, with later migrations, in double hulled canoes, from Tahiti and other areas in the South Pacific. As the Hawaiians had no written language, most of their pre-contact history has come from chants, passed down from generation to generation, which have kept a chronology of events, battles and genealogy. In November, 1778, Captain James Cook sighted Molokai on his first visit to the Sandwich Islands, as he named these islands, but it wasn't until 1786 when Captain George Dixon anchored off Molokai's coast, that Europeans first visited this island. In 1832 a Protestant mission was established at Kalua'aha on the East End by Reverend Harvey Hitchcock, to serve an estimated population of 5,000. His church has not been maintained, but the walls and part of the roof stand today at the 14.5 mile marker. A white marble headstone marks his grave on the hill east of what remains of the church. The oldest known Hawaiian settlement on Molokai occurred in Halawa Valley, at the eastern end of the main highway that crosses the length of the island. The eastern side of the island was heavily populated in pre-contact Hawaii, a result of ample water from the mountains, fertile and level land for farming, and a rich and abundant ocean. More than 60 fish ponds were built along the south shore of Molokai. Most have nearly disappeared, but a few have been reconstructed and are used daily by residents for aquiculture. A drive along the southshore of the island bears testimony to the reliance on the ocean by early Hawaiians. Molokai was renowned for the wisdom and power of its religious leaders, greatly respected and often feared by others in the archipelago. In the 1500s, the famous prophet, Lanikaula, was so revered that pilgrims came from all the Islands to seek his wisdom and advice. Molokai became a place of retreat, protected from war by its religious prestige and the marital alliances of its chiefs. Others were reputed for sorcery. Legend tells of the Kalaipahoa, or poisonwood gods, entering trees on Maunaloa. The grove is said to have been so poisonous that birds fell dead as they flew over it. Legend also tells us that Laka, goddess of the hula, gave birth to the dance on Molokai, at a very sacred place in Ka'ana. This is recognized on Molokai every May, at a celebration of the birth of hula, called Ka Hula Piko. When Laka died, her remains were secretly hidden somewhere beneath the hill, Pu'u Nana. The hula was finally established, the work of Laka was complete, and the dance flourishedthroughout Hawaii. Molokai was praised as "Molokai Ka Hula Piko," Molokai, the center of the dance. This design, by John Kaimikaua and Wainwright Piena, uses traditional Hawaiian motifs to depict the essence of the saying, "Molokai Ka Hula Piko." To the early Hawaiians the mo'o (lizards) were a symbol of spirituality and good fortune. The central design depicts this spiritual continuity with the mo'o arranged in a circle. The triangle depicts a Hawaiian value called "Lokahi," which is symbolic of a balance between man, nature, and God. Petroglyphs within the triangle portray a man and woman in dance. In the uppermost part of the triangle is a rising sun with a dot in the center symbolizing the piko of the hula. Beneath the circle is a motif depicting water, while at the top, the triangles represent fire. In the real world, water and fire are the two elements that cannot be mixed, but the spiritual essence of these elements mix in the hula. The ancient kumu hula of Molokai stressed to their students that they should dance with the fluidity of water and with the spark of fire. The middle row of diamonds, is a design called by the Hawaiians "na maka ke akua," or "eyes ofthe gods." Eyes are symbolic of the past, because our ancestors look upon us and guide us in thislife. Eyes also represent the living, as we look back upon the paths of our ancestors for inspirationand guidance. The hula provides a means for us to look back to the works of our ancestors through its movements, motions and chants. Above the "na maka ke akua" design are ferns representing the greenery worn by the dancers and below is the half-circle-point motif representing the rays of the sun rising in the east. To the early Hawaiians, the rising sun was symbolic of constant renewal and rebirth in the hula. 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Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden - Papaikou - Reviews of Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden - TripAdvisor Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden Sign in • Sign up Home > United States > Hawaii > Island of Hawaii > Papaikou > Papaikou attractions > Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden Papaikou tourism: Overview Hotels Flights Attractions Deals Maps, etc. Search (e.g., Boston hotels, Las Vegas, Paris art museum) Papaikou Papaikou Overview Papaikou Hotels Flights to Papaikou Papaikou Deals Papaikou Attractions Papaikou Maps Papaikou Discount Hotels Papaikou Vacation Packages Free Newsletter Get deals, news and articles on Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden Plus weekend trip ideas from your hometown Nearby Cities You may also be interested in these hotels within five miles of Papaikou: Hilo Hotels e-mail this page to a friend Traveler Reviews Write a review . What was your experience with Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden? Tell others what's hot and what's not. Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden 27-717 Old Mamalahoa Highway Papaikou, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii 96781 United States Popular attractions Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden Papaikou attractions: 1 - 1 More Papaikou Hotels Our Place Papaikou Bed and Breakfast Read more Papaikou tourism Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden 27-717 Old Mamalahoa Highway, Papaikou, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii 96781, United States Tel: 808-964-5233 URL: www.htbg.com E-mail: htbg@ilhawaii.net This is considered one of the best collections of plant life on the Island of Hawaii. Airfare: Find deals on airfare to Papaikou (arriving in Hilo, HI) Browse all Papaikou attractions Learn more about Papaikou TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews 1 Traveler review (English) Show: All languages English (1) " Beautiful Gardens" A TripAdvisor Member, Altamonte Springs FL , Mar 4, 2004 If you are into tropical flowers, this is the place for you. The display of plants and trees is impressive.... Guidebooks (3) "Hawai'i Tropical Botanical Garden" Fodors.com "Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden" Frommer's "Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden" Wcities.com Articles (3) "On the Big Island, Hilo Is the Perfect Rainy-Day Place" New York Times (free registration required) , Sep 21, 2003 In Hilo, rainy weather only adds to the city's charm. "Condo, B&Bs are great little places to stay on Big Island" Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune , Nov 21, 2004 A more affordable way to visit Hawaii. "Blooming marvellous" Sydney Morning Herald , Feb 17, 2004 A guide to the world's most fascinating botanical gardens. Forums Get candid advice from real travelers! Island of Hawaii : "Big Island Activities-what to do?," (5 replies, 8:30 am, today) Island of Hawaii : "Snorkle with manta rays?," (7 replies, 1:48 am, today) Island of Hawaii : "Mauna Kea - red flashllights," (2 replies, 1:45 am, today) READ: Island of Hawaii discussions POST: A topic about Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden Share your travel savvy! Join a discussion... Island of Hawaii : "Your Local Expert for the Island of Hawaii," (no replies, 8:23 pm, Dec 22, 2005) Island of Hawaii : "Mauna Kea weather and road report," (no replies, 2:29 pm, yesterday) Island of Hawaii : "Mauna Kea Visitor Cente Questions," (no replies, 2:55 pm, Jan 23, 2006) BROWSE: Island of Hawaii discussions Research Other Papaikou Attractions Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden not what you're looking for? Find out about other Papaikou attractions ! More Information on Travel in Island of Hawaii Explore our site to find travel information and unbiased reviews on Papaikou tourism , hotels , maps and much more. Free Newsletter Interested in Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden and Papaikou ? We'll send you weekly updates with new articles, reviews and special deals. Just enter your e-mail address: About TripAdvisor TripAdvisor provides unbiased reviews, articles, recommendations and opinions on Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden , Papaikou. Recommendations for hotels, resorts, inns, vacations, travel packages, travel guides and lots more! Visit TripAdvisor's international sites: About Us | Membership | Site Map | Become an Affiliate | Top Cities | Hotel Reservations | Hotel Deals | TripAdvisor Gear Popular Hotels: 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , by city TripAdvisor Recommends: Las Vegas hotels , London hotels , Paris hotels , Rome hotels , New York City hotels , Chicago hotels , Orlando hotels © 2005 TripAdvisor, Inc. All rights reserved. TripAdvisor Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . * TripAdvisor, Inc. is not a booking agent and does not charge any service fees to users of our site... ( more ) TripAdvisor, Inc. is not responsible for content on external web sites.

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Waikoloa - Hawaii Rentals - Vacation Condo rental in Waikoloa - Hawaii Hawaii Waikoloa Beach Resort USA Vacation Rentals = Hawaii Vacation Rentals = Waikoloa - Hawaii Vacation Rentals = Listing #215 Waikoloa - Hawaii Waikoloa Beach Resort OceanView Unit Location: Waikoloa - Hawaii, Hawaii Accommodation: 2 Bedrooms 2 Full Bathrooms Condo Sleeps up to 6 Waikoloa - Hawaii Hawaii Vacation Rentals Waikoloa - Hawaii Rental Description: This is a Two bedroom, two-bath, Non-Smoking villa. It can sleep six with a king-size bed, two singles, and a queen-size sleeper sofa. The ocean and mountain views from the lanai. There is private parking and a security gate on the property. This unit is located across from the Hilton Waikoloa Village and the Marriott Hotel next to the Beach Course and a three minute drive to the Kings Course. There are the finest and more casual eating establishments at the resort. As our guest you will receive golf discounts at the beach and Kings Courses. An adventure awaits you on the Big Island. Waikoloa - Hawaii Rental Amenities: Air Conditioning, Cable TV, VCR, Stereo, DVD Player. Fully equiped kitchen with Microwave, Dishwasher, Side by Side Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Coffee Maker, Blender, Cooking Utensils, Service for Eight. Linens provided, Beach Chairs, Beach Towels, Infants Crib, Washer and Dryer, Lap Pool, two Heated Spas and many more amenities. Waikoloa - Hawaii Rental Activities (on site or nearby): Viewed from the lanai and a short walking distance is (ABAY) Anaehoomalu Bay. The Bay lends itself for the best in water sports. Within walking distance are the King Shops offering the best in shopping and a variety of fine restaurants for your dining pleasure. Waikoloa - Hawaii Rental Pricing (in USA Dollars): Rate Range (Weekly):$1050 - $1050 Detail: Jan/02-Apr/14--------- $175/daily Apr/15-May/15---------- $150/daily May/16-Jun/10---------- $165/daily Jun/11-Sep/14---------- $175/daily Sep/15-Oct/15---------- $150/daily Oct/16-Dec/18---------- $165/daily Dec/19-Jan/01---------- $225/daily Weekly Rate does not apply to Christmas and New Years Weeks. Contact Owner for Weekly Rates for these Holidays. Waikoloa - Hawaii Rental Contact Information: Email Waikoloa - Hawaii owner By Phone: 562-833-0575 562-698-1919 562-692-9908 Additional Pictures Waikoloa - Hawaii Hawaii Vacation Rentals Waikoloa - Hawaii Hawaii Vacation Rentals USA Vacation Rentals = Hawaii Vacation Rentals = Waikoloa - Hawaii Vacation Rentals = Listing #215 2148 counter hits since 2004-07-15. This listing was last updated on 2005-06-04

Maui Windsurfing. If you're

The Maui Windsurfing DAILY Report r September 7th 1998 What Happened? I turn around, and a month has gone by with out a daily. Un believeable!!! Some of you die hards wrote and asked what the sheet wasup! It seems many of youactually read this junk. and believe it or not, it's important tome too. But I've been down for the count. I mean really down, my loyal,vicarious boardhead friends. Seems I sorta blewmy mind. Really, I came down with this strange malady and it wasn'tfor weeks that the docs came up with a diagnosis. Seems your reporterhad a major clinical depression. Hello?Can you say Hell?????!!!! Anyway, I seem to be gettingback to my usual (only semi) sane self. I gotta tell ya sports fans. It ain't no fun bein in that head space. Indeed, the kid ended upin our local nut hut for 5 days. And that's only when it was superknarly. The rest of the nightmare was without professional help. But you don't comehere to listen to this crap. You wanna know if there was any windand waves!!!!! I can't blame ya, shit, I'm sick of hearing aboutmy problems too. So, today, for thefirst time in a month, for the first time since I've been in the bottomlesspit, I went to Ho'okipa to check it out. and brah, I was notdisappointed. Fully logo high waves and a gusty but secure 5.0. Since I had lost 10 pounds and I think most of it was muscle tissue, Iwas in totally shit shape for the conditions. Nevertheless, I didpull of a few great wave rides as my friends saw that I was gonna be hardto kill. Even if the killer was me. I'm hoping you'll bearwith me as I make every effort to get back on the water and bring you,my friends, the best info about what is going on in Maui Windsurfing. If you're reading this,you're hard core. Know in your heart, I am too. Aloha Back toSeptember, 98