RECOVERED SUNKEN TREASURE

This statue of King Kamehameha I was commissioned to honor this ruler who united the Hawaiian Islands and to commemorate the 100 year discovery of Hawaii by Captain Cook. Designed by a Boston sculptor living in Italy, the statue was shipped from Europe in 1883. Unfortunately the ship with the statue wrecked near the Falkland Islands and a second statue was commissioned with insurance money. About two years later, this original statue was discovered as rescued by Falkland islanders. The same ship captain purchased the statue, brought it to Hawaii and resold it to the government. The minor damages were repaired and the statue now stands in Kapa`au, Kohala, the birthplace of King Kamehameha. Every year on June 11th, the five Kamehameha statues are decorated: Kapa`au, Hilo, Honolulu, Maui, Washington,D.C. Can you imagine the fragrance?

Honolulu City Lights

Diamond Head with University of Hawaii at Manoa, to the left, and Waikiki and Honolulu communities, right.

Makapu`u Beach, East Oahu, Hawaii

The Birds For Pacific University's Dr. Phil Creighton

Hawaiian Nene Family

Hawaiian Hawk

Apapane (Honeycreeper)

Our Friend Koa

Although she had a primary caregiver, Koa spent time at several residences in the community. She was always welcome and will always be missed.

Another Sunset---So?

With the Halemaumau Event pouring more ash and sulphur dioxide into the air, sunsets such as this have become rare due to the cloud hovering at the horizon line. Most times the sun sets 5 degrees above the obscured horizon. It is a treat to see the horizon again and realizing it has been taken for granted all these years. Normal wind patterns block our horizon.

Kukui Nut Flower