Landing on Honokanai'a, Kaho'olawe. The water was beautiful, clear and blue. The sand felt like we were walking on clouds. We had to chant Mele Komo in order for us to step on the island. Even though Kaho'olawe is empty, I love it. O'ahu has so much going on so it feels good to be away from the city life and just help out
Kaho'olawe.
No matter where you go on the island, you'll see mice running around. You literally go to sleep with an empty sticky pad, and wake up with at least 5 mice on a pad. The first day we got there, we went on a tour of Kaho'olawe. My favorite place was when we went to the summit. You can see Lana'i, Moloka'i, and Maui at one time.
I will NEVER forget how amazing the food was! Uncle Gerald can cook! I looked forward to eating every day. He made fried chicken, chicken katsu, fish, kalbi, steak, BBQ chicken, banana/blueberry pancakes, french toast, milk/white chocolate cookies, ginger snap cookies, triple chocolate brownies, and my favorite, lilikoi cheesecake! This man made Kaho'olawe even better than it is.
Day 2, we looked like Mexicans in the back of the Duce. Everyone partnered up and we had to fill a bunch of bags full of dirt. Later, those bags of dirt were placed on the roads where erosion took place. Going to Kaho'olawe really made our team stronger. On the boat ride to Maui I felt very accomplished because we left a lasting impression on Kaho'olawe.
I'm so proud of Maui as well as my team. I will never forget Kaho'olawe and how blessed I am to be the first person in my family to go on that island. Mahalo nui loa K.I.R.C. staff.
- Bree Kalima, O'ahu F !
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