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Oahu, 2019. 🌺
#throwback to one of my fav spots on Oahu: Hanauma Bay State Park. It's such a shame how Hawaii was forced to be a part of the US in 1959. It makes sense on so many levels, though, right? Not just for part of the military strategy, but to exploit the serene naturescape and its people. And if the US Gov't wants it, they'll take it at all costs...
🌺After many visits to the islands, I will say this... authentic Hawaiian culture and traditions are such a beautiful part of this world. Some of the Hawaiian people I've met during my travels are some of the most special I've come across in my lifetime, like Roy on Kauai, who lives simply and paddles most days, well into his later years. And Eva, from Molokai, who helped me prep food for athletes in March of 2018.
Aloha and warm hospitality still flows throughout the islands and I personally don't consider the HI islands as part of the divided states of America... the true vibe is way too spiritually beautiful, majestic & healing. The islands are much unlike the majority of the rest of the US. ❤️ It is sad how neglected the locals are there, given their hard work and commitment to community.
I still haven't made it to Lanai... that's reserved for the ultra, ultra rich, right? Who owns and runs what, these days? It's hard to tell, based on bleeding headlines.. but who's believing the news outlets nowadays? They are so incentivized to spread misinformation, it's hard to tell. Add in the techies miracle worker force: "AI" and wow, who's winning now? Humans or the computer? Unfortunately, it looks like computers are in the lead. I prefer real intelligence to artificial intelligence, but that doesn't seem to be as profitable, for the time being.
🌟All of that aside, gosh, these islands and people😍 so many lovely memories to reflect on this morning, during my gratitude process. I am grateful I got to show my son some of the islands, while he was young. Even if he doesn't remember our trip details, I know it left an imprint on his being. ❤️
When I recently mentioned an LA Times journalist that Hawaii is always on my mind, I am not kidding. 👍
Enjoy your week, Flickr community ✨🙏
Oahu, 2019. 🌺
#throwback to one of my fav spots on Oahu: Hanauma Bay State Park. It's such a shame how Hawaii was forced to be a part of the US in 1959. It makes sense on so many levels, though, right? Not just for part of the military strategy, but to exploit the serene naturescape and its people. And if the US Gov't wants it, they'll take it at all costs...
🌺After many visits to the islands, I will say this... authentic Hawaiian culture and traditions are such a beautiful part of this world. Some of the Hawaiian people I've met during my travels are some of the most special I've come across in my lifetime, like Roy on Kauai, who lives simply and paddles most days, well into his later years. And Eva, from Molokai, who helped me prep food for athletes in March of 2018.
Aloha and warm hospitality still flows throughout the islands and I personally don't consider the HI islands as part of the divided states of America... the true vibe is way too spiritually beautiful, majestic & healing. The islands are much unlike the majority of the rest of the US. ❤️ It is sad how neglected the locals are there, given their hard work and commitment to community.
I still haven't made it to Lanai... that's reserved for the ultra, ultra rich, right? Who owns and runs what, these days? It's hard to tell, based on bleeding headlines.. but who's believing the news outlets nowadays? They are so incentivized to spread misinformation, it's hard to tell. Add in the techies miracle worker force: "AI" and wow, who's winning now? Humans or the computer? Unfortunately, it looks like computers are in the lead. I prefer real intelligence to artificial intelligence, but that doesn't seem to be as profitable, for the time being.
🌟All of that aside, gosh, these islands and people😍 so many lovely memories to reflect on this morning, during my gratitude process. I am grateful I got to show my son some of the islands, while he was young. Even if he doesn't remember our trip details, I know it left an imprint on his being. ❤️
When I recently mentioned an LA Times journalist that Hawaii is always on my mind, I am not kidding. 👍
Enjoy your week, Flickr community ✨🙏