We decided to start this fund as a way to help us move forward. To rebuild
https://gofund.me/5b85ef25
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It's been quite a long year. Today marks the one year anniversary of the fire. We are happy to say that we have officially submitted our new architectural plans to the permitting office. We want to thank all those who have been so supportive of us throughout this tragedy. It's your kind and comforting words that have given us strength. We hope to bring more exciting news and a rebuilding journey here to our account in the coming year! Mahalo nui loa 🌺
We have cleared the assessment sampling and our soil is good! No more layers need to be removed. Next up is final erosion control. We're getting there!
Update: Cultural clearance done. Vehicle removed. The next step is clearing the debris! They have begun debris clearance on our end of Front Street, so hopefully, it won't be too long for our property. Progress.
Here is the latest update on our property. If you look closely at the sign, there are still many steps before we are cleared to begin the rebuild. We had our Mango trees assessed professionally by and it appears that they will not survive. It is heartbreaking. The company works with property owners to replace trees that were lost due to the fire. Mahalo to Duane for checking on our trees and for all the help you are providing to Lahaina residents 🌺
You can also visit their website and donate to the cause.
https://treecoveryhawaii.org/
Wishing you all a Happy New Year! Mahalo to everyone who has sent us kind words and support. It means the world to us 🌺
Thank you to everyone who has sent us kind, encouraging messages! We have a long road ahead but it starts with this 🩵 We appreciate all the support.
Thank you to all those who contributed to our gofund.me, making this step possible. Mahalo 🌺
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Vintage 1974: At Lahaina Harbor on the Valley Isle of Maui. - Once known as "Lahaina Landing" (at the waterfront of the Old Lahaina Fort), the Port of Lahaina goes back almost two centuries since Lahaina was the royal capital of the Kingdom of Hawaii from 1820 to 1845.
Our hearts are broken as our prayers go out to our Lahaina ohana.
https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/maui-strong
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Ahupua'a explained. Such an interesting history lesson.
Ahupuaʻa
MOKU
Each of the Hawaiian islands is divided into moku, or districts.
Maui has the 12 moku:
Wailuku
Hāmākuapoko
Hāmākualoa
Koʻolau
Hāna
Kīpahulu
Kaupō
Kahikinui
Honuaʻula
Kula
Lahaina
Kaʻanapali
AHUPUAʻA
Each moku is further divided into ahupuaʻa. *Ahu means altar and puaʻa means pig. The boundaries of an ahupuaʻa are marked with an altar of stones and an image of a pig. The altar is also used to pay tribute to the chief of the ahupuaʻa for the use of the land by the people.
An ahupua‘a is a land division running from the mountains to the sea.
They are usually separated into three sections- mountains, plains, and the sea.
In Hawaiian they would call the three areas:
Mauka
Kula
Makai
These ahupua‘a was useful for the Hawaiians.
For example, when the rain ran down the mountain and into a stream or river they would us the water for drinking, bathing, and other common deeds.
When an ahupua‘a ends and a new one begins, they put an altar.
The altar is usually a pig’s heads on top a heap of rocks. They used a pig as a sign of tax to the chief.
If Hawaiians were to enter into an ahupua‘a they usually put a gift, or ho’okupu,on the altar for the chief of the ahupua‘a.
CROPS
At the very top of the ahupuaʻa is the lewa, which means sky, where the rain comes from to fill up the stream.
A portion of the stream is diverted by an auwai which is a ditch that leads to loʻi kalo or taro patches.
The taro patches need cold, swift moving water to thrive.
The loʻi are built into the natural terraces of the land.
The higher patches pass water to the lower terraces.
The water from the lower terraces are then rerouted back to the stream.
When Polynesians first landed in Hawaiʻi they brought canoe plants.
The canoe food plants are mountain apple, sugar cane, banana, sweet potato, yams, coconut, breadfruit, ape and taro (which we call kalo).
The loʻi kalo are important because kalo was the main staple of the Hawaiian diet.
Kalo - Kalo was given to us by the gods Wākea (the sky) and Hoʻohōkūlani (the stars).
When they came together their first child was born a root named Hāloanakalaukapalili.
That root was cast to the earth and from that root came the kalo.
Their second child was born a man named Hāloa.
He was sent to the earth to care for his brother the kalo. As long as man takes care of the kalo, he will survive.
Kalo is a living metaphor for family. A stalk is planted in the loʻi. From that stalk, a corm grows to fruition in about nine months.
Also from that stalk, keiki, which means child(ren), will sprout.
The whole cluster is called an ʻoha(na) which means family.
The original stalk then becomes known as the makua which means the parent.
When harvesting kalo, you use two parts of the plant. The top heart-shaped leaf and the corm.
A small piece of corm is left on the stalk and the stalk will be replanted and another generation of kalo will be born.
Both the leaf and the corm are edible, however they must be cooked thoroughly (for hours) before they are edible.
They can be boiled, steamed or baked in an under ground oven called an imu.
If either are under cooked your throat will become itchy and swollen. It will feel like you ate broken glass.
Poipoi
The cooked kalo can be made into poi. Back in the day, poi was made using a pōhaku kuʻi ʻai, a stone pounder and a papa kuʻi ʻai, a wooden board.
The kalo was pounded, turned, mixed with water and pounded again and again until it became a sticky paste we call poi.
Today, most people buy poi. Instead of using a poi pounder and board, the manufacturer uses a corn meal grinder to make the poi.
People's taste preference for poi differ. Some people like fresh poi and others like varying degrees of sour.
The color of the twist tie on the plastic bag of poi will tell you what day of the week the poi was made so you know how many days sour it is.
Some people will eat poi that is so sour there is a thick crust of mold on the top. They simply crack the crust, mix it up and eat it. Think blue cheese, smell and all.
LOKO IʻA - FISH PONDS
Loʻi kalo are a big part of the ahupuaʻa food system. Another big part is the loko iʻa which means fish ponds.
Fish ponds are made in the ocean using a semi-circle rock wall.
The rocks are intricately stacked so that they stay in place without mortar.
A small gate is fixed in the wall. The gate is made of vertical wooden slats lashed together with cordage.
The purpose of the gate is to allow small fish to swim inside the pond where the water is warmer and the food is plentiful.
It's a safe harbor from bigger fish who prey on them.
Once the fish see how easy life is in the pond they tend to stay or they tend to leave and return.
Eventually the fish will become too fat to leave through the wooden slats and will have no choice but to stay in the pond until they are harvested for food.
loko i'a
KAPU
Back in the day, fish were regulated by the kapu system.
The kapu system was the laws of the land. Fish and other food were part of this system to ensure that there was a time for the ahupuaʻa to replenish itself.
So, for certain times of the year certain fish were kapu (prohibited) from eating.
The penalty for breaking this kapu could be death. Some people may think this was a harsh penalty for a chief to issue, but think of it as your whole village's food system being at stake.
If one person or family broke the rule, there might not be another generation of food to continue to feed the people.
The kapu system was in place until 1819 when Kamehameha the sovereign ruler of the Hawaiian islands died.
Two of his wives, Keōpūolani (the most sacred wife) and Kaʻahumanu (the favorite wife) in a public display broke the kapu system.
http://watershed.weebly.com/ahupua699a.html
The field must smell amazing!
No ka oi
Remember to aloha kekahi i kekahi (love one another).
Just a reminder, be kind to everyone you meet. Here, in Hawaii where people have lost everything, we need all the Aloha you can give 🌺
Due to the overwhelming demand from non-essential individuals and non-Maui residents who have flooded the distribution areas we are suspending the placard program until further notice.
We will continue with essential workers and West Maui residents as before.
The New York Times article.
Some people have asked for a venmo instead of gofundme. Thank you to all that help and support us during this time.
The scope of destruction is simply unfathomable.
Aloha friends 🌺
Thank you to all who have reached out to us in comfort and support. Your encouraging words mean the world to us. Many people have reached out to us asking how they can help. We set up a gofund.me for those who wish to contribute. Every bit helps. We appreciate all of you.
Mahalo nui loa 💗
Aloha, we are Gwen and Christian the owners of Moana Lani Bed and Breakfast. Over the last 5 years… Gwen Leite needs your support for Rebuild Moana Lani
Before and after of our B&B. It is unbelievable 💔
Lahaina needs all the love you can give ❤
https://gofund.me/5b85ef25
September sunsets.
Fluffy clouds, golden sun, gently lapping waves and the scent of salty air on the breeze. Breathe it in. And...
Simply relax.
I'll just leave this right here...
Have you ever seen a sea turtle on the beach or in near-shore waters?
Green sea turtles are the only sea turtles recorded basking and Hawaii is the only place in the world where green sea turtles bask on shore regularly – almost every day! Typically, sea turtles only leave the ocean and slowly crawl across the sand when they are laying nests. Most male sea turtles never return to land unless they are stranded! However, in Hawaii both male and female green sea turtles have been reported basking year-round.
What to do if you see a sea turtle on the beach?
When observing a sea turtle on the beach remember to stay a respectful distance of ten feet away. The sight can be alarming for the first time if you are unaware that it is a common occurrence in Hawaii. Here are some common behaviors:
Sea turtles move slowly on land digging their flippers into the sand and thrusting themselves further up the beach and often stopping for breaks between movements.
•Sea turtles ingest a lot of sea water when they are eating so they will spit up some water because of the pressure of being on land. This is normal!
•For the most part, the sea turtle will be still, maybe opening its eyes every now and then, resting in the sun. It is very difficult to see a sea turtle breathe because of their rigid shell (carapace).
Enjoy Hawai'i safely and respectfully.
Mahalo!
After a busy weekend, this is definitely a Monday mood 😅
For more info visit Hawaii Marine Animal Response website: https://h-mar.org/hawaiis-sea-turtles-common-questions-easy-solutions/
Last minute availability in our Royal Hawaiian Room! May 27 - June 1st 🌺
When planning your family summer vacation, what is one thing you want to experience the most? For us it's quality time together! Our home is available for full home reservations in the summer, so you can gather with your family, cook meals together, watch sunsets from the lanai and have all the beach gear you need for a great time by the ocean. If you're interested in more details, visit our listing on Airbnb:
https://abnb.me/mygAh6L2Gob
We have 10 days left in the middle of summer, June 28- July 8, 2022. If you're looking for 2023, there is more availability. Book soon because it fills up!
How do you paint the perfect sunset? How could you choose the right colors? Where do you begin?
One thing is certain, mother nature doesn't need any lessons. No matter what, her sunsets are always beautiful.
Here is last night's gorgeous, colorfully painted sky. 🌺
Breakfast time! Serving up some goodies to get you ready for a day of island exploration. Enjoy 😋
This is one view that never gets old. After spending time away this summer, visiting family on the mainland, we have returned. This is the view that greeted us from the airplane, flying over Maui. Pretty good way to be welcomed home 🌺
Thanks for the view
Happy Aloha Friday! Have a wonderful weekend and remember to bee kind 💛🌻🌻🐝🌻🌻 💛
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It's been a while since we posted an update. So much is happening "behind the scenes". Phone calls, emails and paperwork...and grieving. We are mourning the loss of not just a building, or things, but a life we built here on Maui...in Lahaina. Friends that are scattered, trying to recover, to move on, to find work, to make sense of life...our ohana. We know we are not alone. We were able to visit our property and in doing so, were able to talk story with our neighbors and sift through the rubble of our lives. Feeling that sense of community that we all dearly missed, all hoping to be able to rebuild some semblance of what once was. This was the next step in the recovery process. A necessary one. To see with our own eyes and feel with our hands and walk through the truth of it and with that, some closure. A chapter has ended and there is hope for a new beginning 🌺
One month ago 💔 https://gofund.me/efbecf9b
For all those who have contributed to our https://gofund.me/5b85ef25 , please accept our sincerest gratitude and know that you are helping us to rebuild our beautiful home 🏡 ❤ We will be replying to each one of you with our thanks.🙏
Words cannot describe the feeling of seeing our home and business gone, still smoking from the fire that destroyed it. Utterly devastating 💔 #lahaina #bedandbreakfast #mauistrong
Moana Lani means “Heavenly Ocean” in Hawaiian and it is the perfect name for our Bed and Breakfast home. With gorgeous ocean views and two comfortable lanais with which to enjoy them, it is fitting. After falling in love with all Maui has to offer and the Aloha shared by its residents, and the decision to remain here was an easy one. We wanted a place to call home and since we enjoy having visitors and sharing our knowledge of the island with them, this was the perfect solution. Our desire at Moana Lani Bed and Breakfast is to share the beauty and Aloha of this amazing island with the guests we are honored to host in our home. This page is about our journey. E como mai and Aloha!!
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