The alphabet contains 12 letters: 5 vowels (a, e, i, o, u) and 7 consonants (h, k, l, m, n, p, w). To simplify pronunciation, sound consonants as in English and break up words so they are easy to say (ie- Humuhumunukunukuapua’a would be pronounced humu-humu-nuku-nuku-apu-a-a)

Pronounce vowels as follows:

a - a in above; e - e in set; i - ee in see; o - o in some; u - oo in moon.

Pronounce vowels marked by a glottal stop (`) quickly ie- o`o sounds like oh-oh! in English.

Stress rising dipthongs (ae, ai, ao, au, oi, ou, eu, ei) on the first letter and end with a short e, i, o or u. ie- oi sounds like oy in soy, ending with a short “i”.

LIME MIXTURE:
_ 1 ¼ C. fresh Tahitian lime juice
1 small Hawaiian chili pepper minced, more or less if you like
1tbs. fresh garlic minced
1tbs. fresh ginger minced
½ tsp Hawaiian red alae salt
¼ tsp Kosher salt to taste
olive oil

Put the opakapaka, Maui onion, mango, cilantro, and kaffir lime in a mixing bowl. Do not mix yet. In a separate bowl, add the lime juice, chili pepper, garlic, and ginger together. Mix lightly, then add to the bowl of opakapaka. Sprinkle Hawaiian salt and Kosher salt, then drizzle olive oil to taste to balance the citrus. Add more salt and lime juice to your own taste. Serve with Moloka’i sweet potato chips. Ono, striped marlin, uku, or onaga can be used in place of opakapaka.

Recipe courtesy Maui No Ka Oi magazine/Mama’s Fish House

Whether you live in the islands or are visiting, Geocaching is a fun way to get off the beaten path and get some activity in as well!  Here are some of the newest in the islands.

Into the Jungle  (Kauai)

Needle in a Haystack  (Maui)

Waihee Zero, Zip, Zilch  (Maui)

Zorro’s Trail  (Big Island)

‘Aihualama Falls  (Oahu)

Not sure what Geocaching is?  Click here for a brief overview.  Looking for the right GPS to get started?  See some suggestions below!  Happy Caching!

Oahu: The Makapuu Point lookout and lighthouse and Halona Blowhole lookout on Oahu’s south shore offer great vantage points, with wide ocean vistas. Both lookouts are located off Kalanianaole Hwy, and have free parking.

Maui: The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Learning Center in the south shore resort community of Kihei has an on site viewing scope and personnel available to answer any questions you might have on whales and whale behavior. The center, located at 726 S. Kihei Road, is open Monday to Friday; from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free. Driving to and from Lahaina? There are also several good lookouts for whale spotting along West Maui’s Hwy 30.

The Big Island: Kapaa Beach Park, on the northern tip of the island near Hawi, is a bit rocky for swimming. But the cove guarantees calm, clear waters, which make conditions easier for spotting passing humpbacks. The beach is located off Hwy 270, north of the South Kohala town of Kawaihae.

Kauai: The peninsula of Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge on Kauai’s beautiful north shore has an excellent ocean panorama. From a designated observation area in the shadow of the peninsula’s historic lighthouse, you’ll be able to whale watch from sea cliffs hundreds of feet above the turbulent north shore surf. Admission to the refuge is $5; hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

For more information on what kinds of whale behaviors to look for as you enjoy them, see the rest of the Hawaii Magazine article here.

The alphabet contains 12 letters: 5 vowels (a, e, i, o, u) and 7 consonants (h, k, l, m, n, p, w). To simplify pronunciation, sound consonants as in English and break up words so they are easy to say (ie- Humuhumunukunukuapua’a would be pronounced humu-humu-nuku-nuku-apu-a-a)

Pronounce vowels as follows:

a - a in above; e - e in set; i - ee in see; o - o in some; u - oo in moon.

Pronounce vowels marked by a glottal stop (`) quickly ie- o`o sounds like oh-oh! in English.

Stress rising dipthongs (ae, ai, ao, au, oi, ou, eu, ei) on the first letter and end with a short e, i, o or u. ie- oi sounds like oy in soy, ending with a short “i”.

Shake well and strain into an old-fashioned glass or empty coconut shell.

1. Name one bad habit you have in the kitchen.
I will put water in the pots/pans to soak and then forget about washing it until the next day.  My intentions are good.

2. Do you have a tv in the kitchen?
I’m lucky to fit two okoles in my kitchen, no room for a tv!  But I have a view of the living room tv from the kitchen so I’m good.

3. What’s one food you can’t stand cold?
Soups.  I’m not a chilled soup fan.

4. What’s your favorite juice?
POG.  Passion, Orange, Guava.

If you’d like to participate in this meme, swing by Val’s place and post the questions and your answers on your blog.

To keep track of volcanic activity, visit the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory site.

I remember doing a geocache at that location a few years back called Windy Bluff which is now archived.  It certainly was windy enough that you didn’t dare stand within 5′ of the edge.  The waves were constantly pounding so it’s easy to see how so much erosion could occur at that location.  It was a beautiful vista though and the lighthouse will be missed.