Category Archives: rain forest

Kayaking the Kohala Ditch

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Diane Scheurell

This month, Stacy and I kayaked the Kohala Ditch with Flumin’ Kohala. It was the six year anniversary of my move to the Big Island, and as my real estate agent, she was part of getting me here. I’m amazed … Continue reading →

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New Year encounter with Pele

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Diane Scheurell

My niece is visiting. And what’s a trip to the Big Island without a tour of the live volcano? So I drove my daughters and niece to Volcanoes National Park on New Year’s Eve. Upon arrival, I used my new … Continue reading →

Posted in Being present, daughters, gratitude, Pele, rain forest, Things to do on the Big Island, volcano, Volcano - town outside Volcano Nat'l Park | Tagged , , , | 9 Comments

Saving Hawaiian traditions – Kalopa State Park

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Diane Scheurell

On the Big Island, they say that new-comers either “get” the island, or Pele chews them up and spits them back to the mainland. Lots of new residents pack up and leave because they don’t understand this environment. I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Chants and blessings, Hamakua, Hawaii plants and animals, Honoring tradition, island culture, rain forest, Resurgence of Hawaiian Culture | Tagged , | 8 Comments