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Taro and Ti Home Mike's Taro Farm Home to exotic plants from around the world Site Nav Home About Products Taro Ti Ginger Cacao Coffee Lemongrass Silkworms Info Growing Articles Recipes News Links Taro Types Pi'iali'i One of the oldest varieties of taro grown on the islands, this high quality taro was known as one of the royal taros. Ula Ula Kumu A popular poi and table taro, this variety has gorgeous red petioles and produces a light colored poi. Lehua Maui This is an improvement over the Lehua Maoli and produces high quality poi from large corms. Lehua Palai'i A heavy yeilding taro that is primarily cultivated under dryland conditions. Ele ele Naioea This is a popular dryland taro prized for luau leaves and it's red poi. Uahiapele A darkly colored taro of a purple/grey hue, this variety is both beautiful and tasty. Bun Long Introduced from China, this taro has a relatively low acridity and is popular for luau leaves and taro chips. Haokea A high quality ancient taro grown for commercial poi in certain areas of Oahu. Contact Me Welcome! This is the new home of Taro and Ti. A new site is currently being designed for your browsing pleasure, so please return periodically to see how things are progressing. If you tried to access a page from the old site, this page will be displayed until the reconstruction is complete. Look foward to recipes, cultural information and history around the plants I cultivate as this site grows. Many varieties of Taro and other exotics are currently being cultivated. As propogation achieves commercial quantities, taro and more will become available for sale in addition to various gingers, ti and other tropicals. Mahalo, Mike 01/16/06

MAUI WINDSURFING VANS 415

Hawaii - Maui - Auto/Recreation Rentals (surfboards, kayaks, boogie boards, bicycles, mopeds, snorkel gear etc.) Activities Maui Printer Friendly Version Help us preserve the Islands. Tell our advertisers you found them on Alternative-Hawaii. RENTALS: AUTO & OUTDOOR GEAR (See Also Sports & Recreation ) Automobiles / Campers | Bicycles | Boats / Yachts | Camping Equipment Kayaks | Medical Equipment Snorkeling/Diving | Surfing / Windsurfing AUTOMOBILES / CAMPERS SPONSORS AL WEST'S MAUI VANS 180 East Wakea Avenue, Suite K Kahului, HI 96732 (Central Maui) Tel. (808) 877-0090 or 1-800-870-4084 (Reservations) Fax (808) 871-8733 Email: mauivan@mauivans.com Providing rental vans and station wagons to Maui windsurfers, surfers and vacation travelers for over 23 years. Featuring new or dependable used Fords and Chryslers - non-smoking vehicles that include windsurf and surfboard racks, free ice coolers, beach chairs, free child seats and beach toys. Free shuttle pick-up from the Kahului Airport. Photo CAR RENTALS IN HAWAII (Islands of Maui, Big Island, Oahu, Kauai & Molokai) Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1835, Kailua-Kona, HI 96745-1835 Tel. 1-888-292-3307 (toll free) Email: info@hawaiidiscountcarrental.com Discounted rates on Wrangler soft tops, Mustang convertibles, SUV's, mini vans and cars through Budget, Avis, Dollar and Thrifty. No Prepayment! Book online. Free upgrades. Big Island, Maui, Oahu, Kauai and Molokai. Photo DISCOUNT HAWAII CAR RENTALS (Islands of Maui, Big Island, Oahu, Kauai & Molokai) $139.50/wk Economy cars, $274.75/wk Wranglers and Convertibles. Reserve Avis, Budget, Dollar and Thrifty Rental Cars at our pre-negotiated discounted rates lower than booking directly with car companies. Free upgrades. Spouse drives free. Age 21-24 no surcharge. Free overtime. No money up front. No cancellation charges. Photo IMUA CAMPER COMPANY 45 Shipman Street Hilo, HI 96720 (Islands of Maui and the Big Island) Tel. (808) 935-6241 Fax (808) 935-6241 Email: reservations@imua-tour.com Daily, weekly, and monthly rental of Volkswagen Westfalia Campers with gas stove, refrigerator, sink, and sleeping accommodations for four. A pleasurable and affordable way to freely explore the Hawaiian Islands. Rates: $85 per day with weekly discounts. Photo WAILUA BAY DISCOUNT CAR RENTALS (Islands of Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Big Island & Molokai) Tel. 1-800-882-9007 Fax (425) 556-1292 Email: info@wailuabay.com Offering corporate discount Hawaii car rentals from Avis, Budget, Thrifty and Dollar on Kauai, Maui, Oahu, Big Island of Hawaii and Molokai. There are no prepayment or cancellation fees. Jeep Wranglers, Ford Mustangs, SUV's and Minivans. Compare rates instantly and reserve online. Photo FRIENDS AA ALOHA CARS-R-US 938 South Kihei Road Kihei, HI 96753 (South Maui) Tel. (808) 879-7989 or 1-800-655-7989 A reservation center representing major car rental agencies offering discounted rates for all Hawaiian Islands. Recommended by Frommers, Fodors and Paradise Family Guides. ACCESSIBLE VANS OF HAWAII 296 Alamaha Street, Suite C Kahului, HI 96732 (All Hawaiian Islands) Tel. (808) 871-7785 or 1-800-303-3750 Rent and sell full size and mini wheelchair and scooter vans by the day, the week, or the month. Their travel consultant can arrange accessible accommodations, activities, sightseeing, medical equipment rentals, or personal care attendants. ADVENTURES RENT A JEEP 190 Papa Place Kahului, HI 96732 (Central Maui) Tel. (808) 877-6626 or 1-800-701-5337 Drive to Hana on the dirt road - go for it in a Wrangler. ALAMO RENT A CAR 905 W. Mokuea Place Kahului, HI 96732 (Central Maui) Tel. (808) 871-6235 Daily, weekly and weekend rates. AVIS RENT A CAR Kahului Airport Kahului, HI 96732 (Central Maui) Tel. (808) 871-7575 or 1-800-321-3712 Featuring G.M. cars. BUDGET CAR RENTAL Kahului Airport Kahului, HI 96732 (Central Maui) Tel. 1-800-451-3600 One of Hawaii's top car rental companies. DOLLAR RENT A CAR 946 Mokuea Place Kahului, HI 96732 (Central Maui) Tel. 1-800-800-4000 Daily and weekly rates on all six major islands. ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR 335 E. Wakea Avenue Kahului, HI 96732 (Central Maui) Tel. (808) 871-1511 or 1-800-325-8007 Low rates, great cars, free pick-up. HERTZ RENT A CAR 850 Mokuea Place Kahului Airport Kahului, HI 96732 (Central Maui) Tel. (808) 877-5167 or 1-800-654-3011 Featuring Fords and other fine cars. KIHEI RENT-A-CAR 96 Kio Loop Kihei, HI 96753 (South Maui) Tel. (808) 879-7257 Jeeps and sedans. Daily, weekly and monthly rates. MAUI CRUISERS CAR RENTAL, INC. 1270 Piihana Road Wailuku, HI 96793 (Central Maui) Tel. (808) 249-2319 or 1-877-749-7889 Maui's affordable car rental company. Offering decent, clean, well-maintained Toyotas and Nissans. Drive a car that has the "local look" and you'll blend right in. If you want to look like a tourist, call one of the bigger companies. MAUI WINDSURFING VANS 415 Dairy Road Kahului, HI 96732 (Central Maui) Tel. (808) 877-0090 Vans with inside board racks, coolers, beach chairs. NATIONAL CAR RENTAL Mokuea Place Kahului Airport Kahului, HI 96732 (Central Maui) Tel. (808) 871-8851 or 1-800-227-7368 Wide variety of cars - from economy to mini-vans. THRIFTY CAR RENTAL 542 Keolani Place Kahului, HI 96732 (Central Maui) Tel. 1-877-283-0898 or 1-800-367-5238 Featuring Chrysler and other fine cars. WORD OF MOUTH RENT A CAR Kahului, HI 96732 (Central Maui) Tel. (808) 877-2436 or 1-800-533-5929 Maui's original low cost rentals in business since 1975. Free airport pick up. Top BICYCLES SPONSORS HALEAKALA BIKE COMPANY 810 Haiku Road, Suite 120 Haiku, HI 96708 (Upcountry Maui) Tel. (808) 575-9575 or 1-888-922-2453 (toll free) Email: staff@bikemaui.com One of Maui's most experienced, most affordable downhill tour companies. Home of the original freestyle Haleakala Downhill. Over 50,000 satisfied customers. Mountain bike rentals available. Photo FRIENDS SOUTH MAUI BICYCLES 1993 South Kihei Road, Unit # 5 Kihei, HI 96753 (South Maui) Tel. (808) 874-0068 Road and mountain bike rentals and repairs. Daily and weekly rates. WEST MAUI CYCLES 840 Wainee Street Lahaina, HI 96761 (West Maui) Tel. (808) 661-9005 Road and mountain bike rentals. Top BOATS / YACHTS SPONSOR HAWAII NAUTICAL: KO OLINA CAT Ko Olina Resort and Marina Ko Olina, HI (All Hawaiian Islands) Mailing Address: 46-471 Hololio Street, Kaneohe, HI 96744 Tel. (808) 234-SAIL Fax (808) 235-6794 Email: hawaiinautical@aol.com Featuring the brand-new 52 foot Ko Olina Cat for dolphin activities, sailing and snorkeling. Guaranteed dolphin or whale sightings. Great crew, great food and drink, great time! The complete source for boats, professional marine services, and recreation packages to enjoy Hawaii's beautiful waters. They provide yacht sales, boat charters, captains, deliveries, sailing lessons, ecotours, slips, and marine surveys. Photo Top CAMPING EQUIPMENT MAUI ECO-ADVENTURES 180 Dickenson Street, Suite 102 Lahaina, HI 96761 (West Maui) Tel. (808) 661-7720 Tents & sleeping bags. Call for information. Top KAYAKS SOUTH PACIFIC KAYAKS & OUTFITTERS 95 Hale Kauai Street Kihei, HI 96753 (Island of Maui) Tel. (808) 875-4848 or 1-800-776-2326 Maui's original kayak adventures. World class guides offering experiences you won't forget. Come paddle with some of the best. Maui's only full service kayak store - sales and rentals. Top MEDICAL EQUIPMENT HAWAII HOME INFUSION 4473 Pahee Street, Suite 1 Lihue, HI 96766 (Islands of Kauai, Oahu and Maui) Tel. (808) 245-3787 Offering the following services and equipment to visitors: home medical equipment and supplies, wheelchairs (manual and electric), IV therapy, and respiratory and oxygen therapy. Top SNORKELING / DIVING MAUI DIVE SHOP 1455 South Kihei Road Kihei, HI 96753 (Island of Maui) Tel. (808) 879-3388 or 1-800-542-DIVE Maui's full-service dive shop established in 1978. Nine locations island-wide. Daily diving / snorkeling boats to Molokini and Lanai. Choose between a 48 foot custom built Pro-Diver or two 32 foot Munson Jet-Drives. Continental breakfast, all equipment available. Call for the shop location nearest you. Top SURFING / WINDSURFING SPONSOR AL WEST'S MAUI VANS 180 East Wakea Avenue, Suite K Kahului, HI 96732 (Central Maui) Tel. (808) 877-0090 or 1-800-870-4084 (Reservations) Fax (808) 871-8733 Email: mauivan@mauivans.com Providing rental vans and station wagons to Maui windsurfers, surfers and vacation travelers for over 23 years. Featuring new or dependable used Fords and Chryslers - non-smoking vehicles that include windsurf and surfboard racks, free ice coolers, beach chairs, free child seats and beach toys. Free shuttle pick-up from the Kahului Airport. Photo FRIENDS A & B RENTAL 3481 Lower Honoapiilani Road Honokowai, HI 96761 (West Maui) Tel. (808) 669-0027 Snorkel masks, surfboards, etc. HAWAIIAN ISLAND SURF AND SPORT 415 Dairy Road, Suite A Kahului, HI 96732 (Central Maui) Tel. (808) 871-4981 or 1-800-231-6958 Have helped thousands of visitors from around the world come to Maui. They have it all - windsurfing and boardsurfing equipment sales and rentals, accommodations and car rentals. HI-TECH SURF SPORTS 425 Koloa Kahului, HI 96732 (Central Maui) Tel. (808) 877-2111 Considered one of Maui's best board stores. Carrying the largest selection of windsurfing equipment in Hawaii, Hi-Tech also has the biggest inventory of surfboards on Maui. Surfboard rentals and lessons. Rental includes two sails, roof rack, pads, harness, and lifejacket. Also offer kiteboards, skateboards, logo items and videos, and has a Hi-Tech Online Store. MAUI WINDSURF COMPANY 22 Hana Highway Kahului, HI 96732 (Island of Maui) Tel. (808) 877-4816 or 1-800-872-0999 The choice for all your windsurfing, kite sailing, and surfing needs. Lessons, new and used equipment for purchase or rental, used gear, windsurf vans and wagons. Specializing in windsurf vacations and offering accommodations in every price range - B&Bs, condos, cottages, homes, estates. Top Activities Index | Home Page Contact Us | Sponsor Join Us Form ©Ala Mua Hawaii 1997

Hawaiian Shirt

How to Fold a Hawaiian Shirt, Elementary School Art, Manchester CT USA How to... fold an origami Hawaiian Shirt ( a short sleeved sport shirt). There are many photos, so do a few stretches or go get a juice while itloads. This shirt was sent to me by my aunt. It had been a birthday card to my uncle. The back folds down, (the collar is actually a catch, a lock, that keeps the origami from unfolding). The buttons are glued on but paper buttons or even drawn ones look fine. You can write a note and place it within the shirt. This origami starts with a RECTANGLE, not the usual square. Plain copier paper is fine and you can draw palm trees and other patterns on it! Gift wrapping paper can sometimes be found that has a Hawaiian pattern look. Elementary students have fun creating heads and arms or whole bodies to go with the shirt! If you have a pattern for shorts...LET US KNOW!!!!!! Fold in half, then unfold Fold side edges to the center crease. Be neat! Be sure fold starts exactly in the bottom corners and lines up neatly along the side edge. Then you can flip up the bottom so the crease is exactly where the flaps stop. Stick you fingers inside the folded up area. Grab hold of the tip of corner piece on one side. Pull it out and to the side! Don't mash it! There are crease lines already where it is to fold...you made them when you folded the tips up. Now TUCK IN the corner. (Not, tuck behind...the corner disappears inside itself.) The crease that it turns in on is already there...see the dotted line? Do both sides. Your sleeves are done! See how the model has been turned over ? Fold down about 1/4 inch of paper...that is about as wide as a crayon. THEN TURN IT OVER AGAIN!! Fold in the side like this so it touches the center line. You will see the collar. Make the other side meet the center at the exact same place so the collar looks right. THIS IS THE LAST STEP! Fold up the bottom...TUCK UNDER the collar and crease the bottom of the shirt. Draw details. Add a tie if you want to be more formal. Add a head ....cartoon style...or a caricature of someone you know. Find heads in a magazine... Design the rest of the outfit! Write a note to put inside if it is a card. Remember, your first one is usually lumpy. Learn from your mistakes and the next one will be better! This page designed and maintained by Emma Craib : suggestions and comments welcome d .

Maui Snorkeling

Blue Water Rafting Molokini - exciting Maui snorkeling [an error occurred while processing this directive] Blue Water Rafting Blue Water Rafting is one of the few Molokini snorkel companies that offers snorkel and rafting tours to the remote Kanaio coastline along Maui’s southern shore as well as Molokini. Kanaio is the site of Maui’s last volcanic eruption in the 1780’s and the underwater lava flows, lava arches and sea caves built a seabed of clarity and visibility for some of the most beautiful snorkeling on the island. This rafting tour is ideal for anyone seeking excitement. Blue Water Rafting uses rigid-hulled, inflatable boats that are fast, stable and virtually unsinkable. They are also environmentally friendly and smoke free. These 24 or 6 passenger rafts tours have been a favorite of Maui visitors for many years. Island: Molokini Activity: Snorkel & Adventure BLUE WATER RAFTING offers snorkel trips to Molokini and along the Kanaio Coast on " Silver Streak " an 18' Rigid Hull Inflatables equipped with twin 60 horsepower Evinrude Motors that can accommodate up to 6 passengers " Cloud IX " a 27' Rigid Hulled Aluminum Vessel (RAIV) equipped with twin 200 horsepower motors and " Kanaloa " a 30' RAIV that can accommodate up to 24 passenger raft. PRIVATE TRIPS are also available, call for pricing. NOTE : Not recommended for pregnant women, elder or fragile persons, individuals with back problems, or children under 4. Departs from the Kihei Boat Ramp on South Kihei Road ACTIVITY KANAIO / MOLOKINI - Explore sea caves and lava arches of the uninhabited Kanaio Coast. Snorkel at secluded La Perouse Bay and Molokini Crater. Includes a continental breakfast, deli-style buffet lunch with fresh veggies and dip, meats, cheeses and buns. All snorkel gear and instruction is provided. Trip is approx. 5 1/2 hours. Daily: 7:00AM - 12:30PM Regular Price $115.00 Your Price $103.90 KANAIO COAST - This tour offers sightseeing at the lava flow at Kanaio, snorkeling and lunch at La Perouse Pinnacle. Includes snorkel gear, lunch and beverage. Trip is approximately 4 hours Daily: 7:00AM - 11:00AM Regular Price $90.00 Your Price $81.90 MOLOKINI EXPRESS - This trip is ideal for those who wish to limit their time on the water to 2 hours. Snorkeling for one hour at Molokini after a fifteen minute raft ride. Snorkel, mask, fins and beverage included. Daily: 11:30AM - 1:30PM Regular Price $45.00 Your Price $41.90 SNORKEL MOLOKINI & WHALE WATCH - This trip is ideal for those who wish to snorkel at Molokini and do some whale watching. Snorkel, mask, fins and beverage included. Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 11:30AM - 2:00PM (days may vary) Regular Price $55.00 Your Price $49.90 [an error occurred while processing this directive]

Hawaiian Clothes

Hawaiian shirts and Hawaiian dresses boutique See some of most popular Hawaiian shirts in our Top Hawaiian Shirts gallery. See our latest wedding Hawaiian dresses & shirts photoshoot gallery. Hawaiian Shirts & Hawaiian Dresses Boutique We are passionate about Hawaiian shirts and Hawaiian dresses . The history of Hawaiian shirts dates back to the 1930's and has come to symbolize the fun and casual lifestyle of Hawaii. All of our Hawaiian shirts and dresses are made in Hawaii . We even show you how our Hawaiian shirts are made ! We carry a full range of Hawaiian shirts and Hawaiian dresses, including short and long Hawaiian dresses in tank and spaghetti strap styles, muumuus, and Hawaiian wedding dresses & shirts. Most of our Hawaiian shirts are also available in a matching dress. Be sure to check out our new Hawaiian shirts gallery for ideas or our many galleries of Hawaiian dresses featuring past photo shoots and models. For 2006, spread the joy of Aloha with perfect Hawaiian shirts or dresses! Remember, our Hawaiian shirts and dresses are authentic and carry the "Made in Hawaii" label, so your satisfaction is guaranteed. Hawaiian Shirt & Dress Store | Site Map | 2004 Hawaiian Shirts Gallery | 2003 Hawaiian shirts Gallery | 2002 Hawaiian shirts Gallery | 2000 Hawaiian shirts Gallery | Hawaiian Dresses Gallery 1 | Hawaiian Dresses Gallery 2 | Hawaiian Dresses Gallery 3 | Hawaiian Wedding Shirts & Dresses Gallery | Hawaiian Outpost | Links AlohaFunWear.com - Hawaiian Shirts & Hawaiian Dresses Boutique 98-1277 Kaahumanu St. #200 Aiea, HI 96701 Customer Support: support@alohafunwear.com