GEOG 122 (geography of hawai'i: hawcc) mini-Huaka'i
April 29, 2009
mahalo nui to Kalani and Kamalu for sharing their knowledge
aloha to Leiali'i
Student observations and sensations:
smells:
air, body odor, dead fish, limu, people, piss, pohaku, salt, salt water, sand, trees, vog, water
sounds:
airplanes, birds, birds chirping in trees, children, conversation, Drew Kapp, drinking glasses, friends talking stories, guys doing "powders" off jumping spot, helicopter, kids playing, laughter, plastic bags, people, people splashing, skaters, the ocean, the tide, voices, water washing ashore, waves, winds
sensations:
breezy, hot, humid, picnic table, plastic table, rocks, wind
feelings:
at peace, calm, calm & collected, calming, connected, relaxing, spiritual, suppressed expressive energy
Word Webs (not necessarily all linked...)
"Mokuola"
alive vitality refreshed water healing life "island of life" cleansing forgiven fresh water spring essence Hawaii aku hanapa'a fishhook Maui power tower stories/myths culture people jumping islands coconut trees pine trees lava rocks sea shells sand turtles surfing fishermen fish water grass beaches cold/refreshing islands coconut palm husks palm baskets fruit baskets pine cones algae slimy magma sacred self-sufficient holy cow people lived here talk story legends history Maui UHH hook coconuts trees rules & regulations government festival entertainment tourists sunbathing park relax swimming fishing ceded lands? money tourist walks in park swimming friends sunny fun party birthday parties homeless hoodlums trash sore (slam dive) suicide picnic food family fishing dinner trust satisfaction relationships ha'aheo oia i'o mana Maui hoe huki huli hope mālama pono healing life spring rejuvenating cleansing part of Maui makau pōhaku home 'au'au Hilo halihali perspective canoe paddling water spring water swimming fishing Maui island native people hale bridge travel coconuts food relaxing family party tourist homeless people cruise ship airplanes break wall Hilo Bay Coconut Island dirty water break-wall less fish buried spring bridge to island magical music wholeness lava land Pele goddess gods paddle Maui over here fish hook fishing Maui Mokuola is a piece of Maui Hawaiian Superman regeneration healing life the force sustenance