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Wednesday, March 23
No Ka `Oi
Hawaiians Plan Revival of Sacred IslandArtifacts found beneath a field in Maui are remnants of the home of Hawaiian royalty. The area was once an island in a lake, and Hawaii plans to restore the island and preserve the historical, cultural, and spiritual significance for Hawaiians. ... Kahoolawe
The Top 10 Reasons Why Hawaii No Ka `Oi.
10. Loco Moco (why say more)
9. Street names confuse the malihini.
8. Waikiki after dark.
7. Dawn on the Windward beaches.
6. One-finger poi.
5. Israel Kamakawiwo'ole (just Iz).
4. Low on Feb. 9: 78 degrees and sunny.
3. Lomi lomi on a quiet day.
2. The women: have I mentioned the women?
1. One BIG, All-Star, lava-spewing volcano
Charlie Chan and Waikiki's House Without A Key
In Waikiki tourists sip mai tais in "The House Without a Key." Relax, but be cautious, as Charlie Chan said, "Holiday mood like fickle girl: privileged to change mind." And Waikiki was his town.
...mystery
Internet Radio Hawaii
The best streaming island sounds, news and information on your computer desktop. 'Netcasting in a host of formats, 24 hours a day. IRH
Hawaiian books at amazon
Alan Wong's New Wave Luau :: A master chef shares his Hawaiian fusion cusine in a beautiful and inspirational volume good enough to eat.
North Shore Chronicles: Big Wave Surfing in Hawaii :: Oahu is the capital of surfing, and this is the best story about the monsters of the North Shore and the mortals who dare ride the waves of Sunset and Pipeline.
Hawaii Atlas & Gazetteer :: Get this map and you're halfway there. If you're gonna drive around the islands, get this map. Great for planning your time here.
I Myself Have Seen It :: Dig beneath the images and popular notions of Hawaii to find the Hawaiian heart hidden from most tourists.
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