O Ka'u Kakou (We are Ka'u)

O Ka'u Kakou is a community organization that hosts free events throughout the year.  Today was their annual Keiki Fishing Tournament held at Punalu'u Black Sands Beach.  Hundreds of children crowded the shores equipped with bamboo poles and shrimp for bait.  After the fishing, O Ka'u Kakou provided lunch, shaved ice, and prizes for all the 'Keiki,' the Hawaiian word for children.

The Ocean View Boxing Club practices Tuesdays and Thursdays at Kahuku Park.  Coach Norman told me that at 9 out of 10 tournaments one of his young athletes wins the Sportsmanship award, something he was more proud of than the team's winning record.   

Kalila holds up a SHAKA as we celebrate finding some Mamaki plants at Manuka State Park.  Mamaki is a Polynesian cousin of nettles.  The dried leaf is used in teas to cut phlegm and as a diuretic.

Daughters of Polynesia

Mahilani teaching Hula at the park in Na'alehu, HI.  Her troupe Polynesian Paradise is preparing for a Fete at the end of this month. 

Latitude 18*55'N

South Point, HI 

Southernmost point in the U.S.

40' cliffs

Come to find out later that there is an Ocean current here named Halaea.  Halaea was a chief that got swept out to Sea.  Fisherman have constructed hanging ladders for boat access, so getting out was no problem.