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Culturally every effort was expected to produce results that were perfect in every regard to the limit of the skill of the doer. Comments from others were expected if any attempt at shortcuts to the finish were taken.  Excellent results were rewarded while any less than the best effort would be frowned upon. Any Leader born into their responsibility or chosen, was expected to always do the best they could for the gods, for the people and for the land. The important preposition being "for," on behalf of or to the benefit of. If the Leader chose to disregard their responsibilities or would suppress the livelihood of na kanaka (the people), the same would eventually prevail through revolution and replacement. This chosen replacement was from the many other chiefs available and willing. If the upsurging did not lead to the first leaders immediate demise, the embarrassment of not doing their best would be internally devastating and in many cases lead to self banishment, unless of course the deposed was "nuts" anyway. But that is not our story today! Ouha realized his futile attempt at hurting Mamala would only cause more pain for both and destroy any hope that Mamala would return to his embrace. Ouha left Kou traveling to the ili (land section) o Kālia just west of ili o Helumoa,Waikīkī, Kona, O`ahu. The waters of the Ko`olau flowed ma kai (towards the sea) bringing life, allowing food production in Kālia. The mud flats of Pi`inaio teemed with life, the succulent `Akulikuli (Sesuvium portulacastrum) shined bright. Calls of the newly hatched `Alae`ula (Mudhen) seeking their makua (parents) was natures music. Ouha the man found his surroundings pleasant. The fluttering in the breeze of the lā`alo (taro leaf) of his older brother, Haloa, greeted him to Kālia. Ouha now spent the time reclaiming the peaceful calm he once understood well. In the wavering warmth of the Sun, Ouha found sanity and composure. Ka`ihikapu, a loko pu`uone (inland pond) provided him with protein, Opae (Shrimp), Koloa (Native Duck), `O`opu (Common Goby), `Ama`ama (Mullet). Ouha is at peace. Surrounding himself in his thoughts kept him company as he worked towards rebuilding his essence, his inner power, his mana. Daily labor filled his immediate needs. Planting, harvesting, preparation kept his body healthy. Exercise strengthened his body while involvement in favorite activities brought laughter and peace to his naau (spiritual center of the body). He found enjoyment in all that was present, each of his ohana (family) in nature provided all they had to offer and share. Ke kihi ka pō (beginning of the night) would pa`uhia (over come with sleep) over him nightly, his kino (body) exhausted from his endeavors in the ao (light). Ka aumoe (late night) would provide "`o ke kanaka ke kuleana o ka moe, Man's privilege to dream". Moe`uhane (dream). Ouha stirred at the welcoming of the rooster as the alaula (first light) crept from hikina (east). Soft voices enjoying the waking of the pleasures of  lakou kino. Ouha laid perfectly still. Fond memories of ho`opi`ilani returned, pleasure tickled his thoughts of aloha, his fondness. Ouha brushed his hand across kau moena (sleeping mat) slowly feeling the chill of the emptiness, moekahi (to sleep alone). Ouha busied himself in preparation for the arrival of ke Ao (light). He busied himself gathering na i`a. Ouha's `eke (basket) stood empty for the moment his harvesting skills came naturally. Na I`a, both shrimp and fish swam in tightening rings into his `eke stirring the lepo (mud) of Loko Ka`ihikapu. Ouha lifted his `eke high as the kele wai (muddy water) rushed back into its proper place. Filled with aloha, he intended to provide kānaka (people) with life giving i`a (meaty food) to be relished with their poi kalo (taro poi). Ouha called to all who gathered near. "Here is life for the children, My labors are yours to have." Ouha placed his `eke at his feet and bent to lift the uhi `eke (cover) to share his bounty. Awaken to live, na i`a leaped out of his basket escaping into the waters of Loko Ka`ihikapu. Ouha felt the shame of embarrassment, the lost of face and statue. He torn at himself with the lost of the kindness he gave to all. Ouha stood in confusion that those he would give with no expectation of return would face him to mock and hurl ugliness.  Ouha immediately left Ka`ihikapu tearing away any connection to humankind. Ouha would return to his true home the sea between the two mountains.

Pi`i ka `ula a hanini i kumu pepeiao

The red rises till it spills over the base of the ears

Said of one who is flushed with anger.

`Ōlelo No`eau                M. Pukui

Aloha is a two way street

Kauna

 

Ouha swam slowly enjoying his realm, peace followed him everywhere he went. His evenings were spent with Mamala partaking of the richness of the land. Kōnane challenges against Mamala were always bouts of boastful teasing filled with love. Every movement of the kōnane piece was closely contemplated, a single mistake will cause a lost of the game. Pāpa`i nui, (Large land crabs, Geograpsus severnsi), were easily caught and prepared with the favorings of nature. `Awa (Piper methysticum) was carefully prepared, the milky liquid of relaxation one of many gifts of those before. `Awa to be enjoyed was first set aside to honor those who came before, Ka Pāpāia (place of offering) was wet with `Awa. All was available to be enjoyed in the beauty of Po kōnane. Mamala greeted Ouha with laughs and gentle touches. Roars of approval assured Ouha that Mamala was once again taming the waves that approached Kou. Ouha would busy himself protecting na lawai`a from other sharks who unlike him, were opportunist trying to feast on any unsuspecting fishermen. Ouha respected the gift of life, with so much bounty carefully harvested and selectively protected there was no need that man should be taken. Ouha kept the peace. Pi`i ka huhū  Ouha sat uneasily in his customary seat. The game of kōnane, the taste of pāpa`i both were deletable as always. The slow feelings of `o`oki (intoxication) dimmed his lolo (brain). He began to feel the effects of "he hāwe`a `i`o `ole" ( A Sea Urchin with no brain). Yet deep in his na`au (intestines) Ouha fought to suppress, pōkole ka na`au (being short tempered and cross). Ouha having seen Mamala whose eyes seemed to slowly turn away. Having felt Mamala whose aloha pumehana (love touch) seemed distant. Ouha feared "ko`eko`e ka pō hoa `ole" (lonely nights are cold without a mate). Ouha began the climb into anger. Honokaupu This Chief knew that what was desired in his na`au (internally), Honokaupu only needed to pursue. He was always the first on the shoreline, "hulo, hulo", cheering the skills of Mamala. Honokaupu knew that Mamala would be his if he so demanded. Yet this Chief knew that, Mamala was not one to be taken. Any love with a chance of return was to be worked for, won a little at a time. Honokaupu invited Mamala, ho`o mea pā`ani, to test her skills. Bluster and swagger were displayed by all yet the victorious remained ha`aha`a (humble). Mamala felt the tingling of a new found interest, still she knew that to betray Ouha would cause great hālo`alo`a (turbulence). Mamala resisted a return of affection to Honokaupu choosing to remain fateful to her first love. So the games continue. Pa`a ka huhū  Ouha swam silently feeling the lost of the attention of his love. His swim through his realm was no longer pleasant, peace dissipated, no longer following his path. Ho`opa`i (revenge) fogged his thinking, "I will cause the death of both." Ouha swam swiftly to ke kai o Mamala, hoping to capture both in the act of pi`ilani (love making). He would exact his anger on both leaving the two to lay in the sea of emptiness. Mamala though still confused with the aloha shown by Honokaupu relented, giving herself to the pleasures of pi`ilani with Honokaupu. Ouha approached quickly intent on destroying the two new lovers, Mamala sensed the impending kūpiliki`i (dire trouble). She focused her attention to exhibiting her mana (inner strength) knowing that she was strong, confident and unyielding. Ouha felt this strength of Mamala, knowing he would lose he turned away leaving Mamala to find this new life. Ouha left Kou and took up residence at Kaihikapu in the ili of Waikīkī.

"Ka mele o Honokaupu"

Lament of Mamala

"The surf rises at Koolau, Blowing the waves into mist, Into little drops, Spray falling along the hidden harbor. There is my dear husband Ouha, There is the shaking sea, the running sea of Kou, The crab-like moving sea of Kou. Prepare the awa to drink, the crab to eat. The small konane board is at Hono-kau-pu. My friend on the highest point of the surf. This is a good surf for us. My love has gone away. Smooth is the floor of Kou, Fine is the breeze from the mountains. I wait for you to return, The games are prepared, Pa-poko, pa-loa, pa-lele, Leap away to Tahiti By the path to Nuumealani (home of the gods,) Will that lover (Ouha) return? I belong to Hono-kau-pu, From the top of the tossing surf waves. The eyes of the day and the night are forgotten. Kou has the large konane board. This is the day, and to-night The eyes meet at Kou."

Aloha is a two way street

Kauna

 

O`ahu has always been a chiefly island important to the ancient people of Ka Pae `Aina o Hawai`i. Many of the rulers of that ancient time were if not born, raised and taught leadership skills on O`ahu. Like O`ahu, Kaua`i was also noted for developing industrious and caring leaders. If leadership gaps were created through death or revolution anywhere in the Islands, a search would begin on O`ahu and Kaua`i for a replacement. When this leader was found, the new leader would be taken to fill the position of responsibility. Yet long before the time of these later chiefs. Kou in the ahupua`a of Kona, O`ahu attracted the ancients as a place to rest, relax and participate in games of skill, knowledge and physical fitness. The ancient ones would gather from every island to pit their skills against any challengers be they royal and occasionally commoners. Kou offered many physical games to challenge their skills from surfing to foot racing. Even quiet games of mental skills in riddling and board games were popular with bets placed on the outcome. Gambling personal property, favorite fishing hooks, lures, cowry shells and even lives were placed as an ante in these competitions. Mamala Mamala lived as a kupua, a woman having the ability to change her appearance when she found her other forms necessary or advantageous. If needed Mamala would rid herself of her human shape changing into a mo`o (lizard) or a mano (shark). Mamala as a human, would indulge in her favorite pastime of  he`enalu (surfing) in the channel offshore of the plain of Kou in the area known today as Honolulu. Mamala would paddle out to ride the biggest roughest waves, in the deep where the stiff winds would tussle the tops of the waves creating whitecaps and disorder. Mamala's skills at surfing would tame the power of each wave ridden. Her skills brought her great acclaim by all who watched from onshore. Loud roars of approval would greet the ears of all of Kona, O`ahu. Her surfing skills were so well known, that her surfing prowess attracted the attentions of many chiefs. Mamala's skills at taming the waves offshore were honored by the naming of this area as "Ke kai o Mamala or "the Sea of Mamala." When the Sun reached awakea (it's apex) the sea was then known as "Ke nuku o Mamala" or "the Nose of Mamala." Today Mamala Bay is the sea that flows between Lea`ahi (Diamond Head) and Pu`uloa (Pearl Harbor). As ka Lā ( the Sun) settled into Komohana ( the Sun entering the sea in the west), Mamala would sit down at the smooth Kōnane (a Hawaiian checker game) board of stone at Kou to indulge her skills of the game. She would be joined across the board by her challenger, Ouha. Mamala and Ouha were at this time living together as one. Like Mamala, Ouha was a kupua who could take the form of a human or a shark. Many momentous games of Kōnane were played under po kōnane (clear beautiful nights). Both would enjoy the effects of `awa (Piper methysticum) and the eating of freshly caught crabs. Theirs was a life of pleasure, challenge and happiness. Mamala's surfing skills attracted the interest of a Chief who lived just to the east of Kou. Honokaupu began to entice Mamala's interest by first showing off his physical feistiness. The cool evenings were when, before Ouha would appear, Honokaupu would compose hoehoe aloha (melodies of love) using his `ohe hano ihu (bamboo flute). His efforts were rewarded as Mamala grew to aloha (love) Honokaupu. Ouha seeing that his place in her heart was lost, Ouha struck out in a fit of jealousy trying to destroy Honokaupu  and Mamala, his love.

Aloha is a two way street

Kauna

The morning cry of the rooster echoed across the valley floor. The morning prayers  offered. "E ala ua ao, ua malamalama," Awake, it is day, it is light. "Ua hele kanaka aia iluna," Men are abroad. Ua kalo ko hooka ula," The red dawn has shown itself. "Ka ho`oka lei," the bloom of morning......................."Kanaenae ia oe," Adoration to you, o god. "E ola no e e," Give us life we pray. Ikaikaloa, after preparing through prayer for the day, sought out ke Ali`i Wahine. In his moe uhane he found na nīnau loa (many questions) that presented challenges to himself and kau kanaka. Ulana Lei Nīnau "Noho mai," ke Ali`i Wahine invited Ikaikaloa to sit at her feet. Ikaikaloa smiled inwardly while lowering his head showing the respect this woman deserved. "Sages have pondered your riddles searching for answers. Many have responded to your questions with only the emptiness of "he nane hūnā ia, a well hidden answer. I sit here with my challenge to you! When I "ahuwale ka nane hūnā, when the answer is no longer secret. "Awaiāulu ke aloha," I will take you in marriage." Ikaikaloa declared his confidence. Ke Ali`i Wahine agreed to his proposal and began her riddling. Ho`onīnau Ikaikaloa accompanied ke Ali`i Wahine outside. Ke Ali`i Wahine turned and asked, "He kāne, my husband, stands at the door of the house of Pāpā and Wākea; tell me where I would find the doorway? Ikaikaloa pondered the answer then secretly asked Ikeloa (Eminent sight) if he could see the entrance. Ikeloa looked closely at their surroundings. Ikeloa slowly turned to his master with his answer. " The doorway is where her husband stands, if you are strong enough to lift the tree you will find that one of the roots is the door." Ikaikaloa rushed to the tree grabbing the trunk of the tree he twisted it till the roots were exposed. Ikaikaloa stood back and pointed to the roots, one in particular. "This is the doorway to the house of Wākea and Pāpā." Ke Ali`i Wahine was satisfied with his answer. Ke Ali`i Wahine then asked her next nīnau; "Here are three dogs that belong, one to mo`i kane, Wākea, one to mo`i wahine, Pāpā and one to me, do you have the skill to tell me which dog belongs to which of us? Ikaikaloa called to Ho`oloheloa ordering him to use his skill of listening, placing his pepeiao (ear) to the earth, Ho`oloheloa heard ka mo`i wahine Pāpā ordering the dogs to exit in a particular order. " Ilio `ele kau (my black dog) will leave the doorway first, then ilio `ula`ula a Wākea (the red dog of Wakea) then last ilio kea a Ali`i Wahine (the white dog of the Chiefess)." Ho`oloheloa whispered to Ikaikaloa the order of appearance, color and master of each ilio. Ikaikaloa awaited the dogs and as each exited the magical doorway He shouted with knowledge and glee; "He ilio `ele`ele a Pāpā, This is the black dog of mo`i wahine Pāpā!" "He ilio `ula`ula a Wākea." he shouted as Wakea's dog bounded out of the entrance. "Ame he ilio kea a ke Ali`i Wahine and this is the white dog of Ko`u Ali`i Wahine, my Chiefess. Ke Ali`i Wahine was satisfied with Ikaikaloa and his success. To celebrate his success yet not relenting to marriage, ke Ali`i Wahine ordered that preparations start for a `aha`aina (feast) for all. As preparations continued ke Ali`i Wahine came to Ikaikaloa with a challenge. "There in a far place are the sweet drinking waters that we desire."      Ke Ali`i Wahine then offered that she would have one of her women race to the place of the sweet water, returning with a calabash of water that would be enjoyed. "If you are successful at returning here before my woman, I will consent to marriage." Heihei hā`awe Ikaikaloa handed to Mamaloa (Eminently fast) the calabash with instructions to not allow the woman any advantage. The contestants stood both ready grasping empty calabashes. Ke Ali`i Wahine gave the word for the race to begin. Mamaloa leaned forward with a burst of speed that no other man could match.  The woman started slowly but soon passed Mamaloa leaving him in the din of confusion. Ikaikaloa saw his man being passed and called Panapololei (Straight shooter) to his side. "What can you do to assist Mamaloa?" Panapololei drew his bow releasing an arrow that whizzed by the head of the woman, this so startled the woman that she stumbled to the ground. Mamaloa passed the woman but this would not last long, after regaining her feet she soon passed Mamaloa once again. Ikaikaloa called for Ikeloa asking him to look and see what how the race was going. Ikeloa seeing the woman once again beating Mamaloa told his master of his observation. With the woman once again winning Panapololei was asked to spare another arrow. Panapololei sent his arrow to graze the po`ohiwi (shoulder) of the woman once again causing her to fall. Mamaloa ran by the woman, tilting his calabash into the waters requested by his master then turning to return. The woman quickly recovered and when done filling her calabash turned and once again ran pass Mamaloa. Again another arrow whizzed by the woman's head sending her crashing to the ground breaking her calabash, spilling the sweet water. The woman managed to save a piece of her calabash that still contained this precious water, continuing her run towards the finish line. Ikaikaloa called to Panapololei to once again spare an arrow. Using a blunt arrow this time he shot the woman in the breast knocking the wind out her and causing her to lose all of the remaining water. Ikaikaloa quickly took the calabash from the hands of Mamaloa offering a drink of this sweet water to ke Ali`i Wahine. Ke Ali`i Wahine asked her woman how she had lost the race. The woman made no excuses yet could not explain the odd sensations she felt while racing. Mamaloa proud of his victory could not understand why the others laughed at his success, not knowing all of the assistance they provided. Ke Ali`i Wahine suspected that Ikaikaloa had been using advantages he possessed to answer her riddles and win the race for the sweet water. The Chiefess decided that Ikaikaloa would be tested one more time. Ho`ola, Ho`omake In this land there are two places where men have not lived before. One of these places is wela nui (very hot) and the other anuanu loa (very cold). If you can survive in both of these places I will then consent to marriage. Ikaikaloa sent for both Kanakamakeanu (man who dies in the cold) and Kanakamakewela (man who dies in the heat). Sending each to live in the lands that would preserve their lives. Ke Ali`i Wahine finally agreed to the marriage promised Ikaikaloa. Let the feasting begin.

"O ke aka ka `oukou o ka `ī`o ka mākou"

The shadow or essence of food feeds the gods while the meat is for men.

A dedication prayer to the gods at the start of a feast.

`Ōlelo No`eau

Aloha is a two way street

Kauna

Ikaikaloa seeks His domain spread far and wide before him. He proudly bragged to all that would listen, the fact that he alone controlled all that lay around him. Ikaikaloa  (Eminently Strong) desired to see all that belonged, to assure that all was well in his realm. Ikaikaloa sees Ikaikaloa set out on his travels before the time of  sunrise when he came upon a single man of keen eye sight, Ikeloa (Eminently Sighted), great distances were easily seen. Ikaikaloa could not resist the temptation of bravado telling of the greatness of all that he owned. Ikeloa listened carefully in the darkness, before the light that would show the skin of man, to the tales of Ikaikaloa. Peering into the darkness that covered māua ala (their path),  Ikeloa proclaimed " I can see that there is a much larger and much more beautiful land that is the land of Papa and Wakea." Ikaikaloa was now intrigued with the sight of Ikeloa. "Hele māua i ke ala." We shall travel to see this land of the gods. Ikaikaloa does Soon they came upon a man who stood by the wayside. Ikaikaloa asked, what are you doing here? I await the Sun, I am Mamaloa (Eminently swift), I will when the Sun appears run then using ka`u kaula (my rope) I will capture ka Lā (the Sun) to get his attention. Mamaloa then ran off swiftly successfully capturing and holding the Sun prisoner for a while. Mamaloa returned after releasing the Sun, Ikaikaloa invited him to travel with them, "hele kakou in ke ala." The three continued together on Ikaikaloa's journey. Ikaikaloa feels "He aha" (what is this?) Exclaimed Ikaikaloa as they approached two men laying near the roadway. The two sleeping men were suffering from maladies unusual to na kanaka. One man shivered, the cold threatening to end his life. The other relentlessly torn at his clothes trying to cool his body from the fires within burning him to death. Ikaikaloa grabbed Kanakamakeanu (man who dies in the cold), using his naked body Ikaikaloa held Kanakamakeanu closely warming the death away. Mamaloa ran quickly around Kamakamakewela (man who dies by heat) stirring the winds bringing relief and life to this man. Ikaikaloa invited both men to join them on their journey to the land of Papa and Wakea. Ikaikaloa learns Soon the men came to a field used in the shooting of rats for sport. Ikaikaloa and the rest of the men could see that this man was very skilled at pana`iole (rat shooting). Panapololei (Straight Shooter) drew his arrow taking aim at bushes that hid the rats from the view of the rest of the men. Panapololei released the kiko`o (bow string) sending the pua pana (arrow) in search of it's targets. All the men  shouted Hulō, Hulō, (hurrah, hurrah) with great jubilation as the pua pana found the confused na `iole (rats). Ikaikaloa extended an invitation to Panapololei to join them. Ikaikaloa hears Bend to the roadway his ear pressed to the ground, Ho`oloheloa (one who could hear distant sounds) waved his hand to the approaching men as a signal to ho`ohamau ( be silent). The men stood in silence confused by the insolent action of this man bend low to the ground. Ikaikaloa stepped forward and demanded of Ho`loheloa what he was doing. "I have been listening to a quarrel between na makua (parents), Papa and Wakea!" Ikaikaloa and the other men were amazed at the skill of Ho`oloheloa. "Tell us what was said between the two" they asked. "I will not!" exclaimed Ho`oloheloa. But will you join us as we travel to the lands of Papa and Wakea? "We are told that their land is of great size and beauty to match." Ho`oloheloa sat in silence pondering the offer to join the men on their journey. With the Sun getting ready to komo (enter) the sea, Ikaikaloa pressed the great listener to make a decision to join them. Ho`oloheloa relented. Ikaikaloa discovers Finding that the longer they traveled the more beauty surrounded them. The cool Kiowa`o rains made their journey pleasant. The auwai filled with cool waters flowing from mauka. The lo`i kalo growing feeding na kanaka. The land of the e`epa people the first to follow Papa and Wakea. The men were welcomed into the home of  ke Ali`i Wahine to eat and refresh their weary bodies. Fed and entertained the men felt into a deep sleep. As the men slept ke Ali`i Wahine called all her people to gather to surround the enclosure where the men slept. The crowd filled the space entirely. Na naneha`i (riddles) will be asked soon.

Aloha is a two way street

Kauna

In the natural history of the Hawaiian Islands volcanic activity created these islands laying lava layers one on the other till the islands appeared above the ocean surface. The molten magma created hallow tubes that may have been miles long in length and hundreds of feet tall from floor to ceiling. One deeply held secret is that some of these lava tubes stretch the length and width of the islands. These secret lava tubes had been used as ancient chiefly burial grounds and later, the United States Military used these lava tubes since before World War II. The knowledge of the locations and the make up of these lava tubes are still a closely guarded secret. Many of heard of the possibility that these lava tubes exist, some claim to have traveled in them. Stories are told that may confirm that a vast network of lava tubes connect different parts of O`ahu. Kua Kapa This story is not about the use of the Kua Kapa in the making of Kapa. Kapa is a natural material used in sacred and secular activities of the daily lives of po`e kahiko(ancient people). Kapa was the basic material used to clothe the Hawaiian population. This is the story of a lost Kua Kapa or tapa anvil made of hardwood that provided the kapa maker with the support and strength to complete the task of making kapa. To preserve the surface of a favorite kua kapa, she placed the kua kapa in the waters of (....) so that cracks would not appear. This was done so that the hardwood of the kua kapa would not begin to dry out. When it was time to begin making kapa once again, she went to retrieve her kua kapa from waters of Waiakaole. Alas it was stolen. Every kapa maker was so familiar with the sound that her kua kapa made when it was struck by the i`e kuku (tapa beater) that she would immediately recognize it's distinct resonance. She prepared herself to travel in search of her kua kapa. The woman traveled to Waialua listening to the making of kapa by the women of that country area. Not hearing the calling of her kua kapa she returned to Ko`olau and began her journey along na`Aina kula (land division). She traveled in secret getting as near to the hale kua, she passed listening for the sound of her kua kapa. Wearily the woman continued her search. The sunshine of Waikele warmed her shoulders, this felt good after descending from ke kua lono (ridges, tops of mountains). Her pepeiao (ears) listened carefully as she traveled. So many were the beats of na kapa hana wahine (women tapa makers) the music of hana kapa (making tapa) sounded sweet and pa`a hana (hard working, busy). She listened closely in the gentle wind, Mauunene, the music of her  kua kapa cried out loudly, "hear me, I am here!" The woman knew the call of her kua kapa. The woman knew the embarrassment of accusing one of theft. No one would purposely take what was not theirs to have. Making kapa was a very personal undertaking, a matter of pride, of creation, of completion. She asked the woman "Where she found her kua kapa," the woman replied that she found her kua kapa where the waters pushed out, Ke puka na wai o Kahuku (the hole were the water comes from Kahuku) at Waipahu (the water drum). This woman from Lihu`e contented that she had not stolen the kua kapa and because there was no proof that it belonged to the woman of Kahuku, a test must be done. A party of travelers accompanied both women to the home of the woman of Kahuku. It was decided that a bundle of lau Ki (Ti leaf) would be placed in the waters and all would return to Ke puka na wai o Kahuku. The bundle of lau Ki on their return was found afloat at Waipahu. With this proof the woman of Ke ana Pueo (the cave of the Owl) quickly relented returning the searching woman's kua kapa to her. The woman from Kahuku knew now that her kua kapa had not been stolen, instead the waters of Waiakaole took her kua kapa on a journey through the passages of underground O`ahu. This is just one of the stories of the secret underground passages of O`ahu.

Aloha is a two way street

Kauna