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As we travelled
throughout the islands we found a delightful
creativity, resilience, and sense of humour.
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Artists create installations
from locally sourced wrecks.
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Breweries create beers
with locally sourced names.
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Walls are constructed from locally available materials.
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Builders use unique incentives to assist with
renovations.
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Local folks
entertain themselves in the rain with palm-frond weaving
and chess.
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Tourists bring their own sense of
style to the islands.
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There are many things in Hawai'i that will kill you. |
They're not kidding!
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There are numerous warning signs of
dangers and kapu.
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Tourists frequently ignore the warning
signs. |
So do the locals!
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Public art is in abundance. Murals
on buildings and in parking lots are well-designed and popular.
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The Elementary School in Wailuku has
a delightful mural of its own.
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Driving on Hawaii's back roads can
be a test in endurance rewarded with magnificent sights.
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Honolulu and Lahaina are recognized
for having elaborate Halloween celebrations with large crowds
parading in costumes.
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Duke
Kahanamoku is celebrated for reviving the ancient
Hawai'ian sport of surfing.
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Surf culture
is alive and well!
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Coffee plantations also offer informative signage. |
Walking
over lava tore the soles right off of our shoes.
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