Aloha Koa
A view from the Kona coast, taken on the first walk that served as my introduction to the Big Island. The koa tree originated in Africa, migrated to Australia and was used by islanders as the main log for their dugout canoes. Unfortunately, this tree is considered to be fine furniture wood and, as the way of so many species, is declining thanks to logging interests.
Taken the day after the great tsunami of 2010 that never happened.
Aloha Koa
A view from the Kona coast, taken on the first walk that served as my introduction to the Big Island. The koa tree originated in Africa, migrated to Australia and was used by islanders as the main log for their dugout canoes. Unfortunately, this tree is considered to be fine furniture wood and, as the way of so many species, is declining thanks to logging interests.
Taken the day after the great tsunami of 2010 that never happened.