According to our capt'n on the way over to Molokini, the name of his boat translates into "greatest royalty" for those of us on the mainland. If you haven't caught on, I just got back from Maui, paradise in my book. Two weeks of good food, good people and a couple waterfalls definitely makes our concerns as humans seem like minor speed bumps in a life that's yours for the taking. Of course, I had my camera around my neck at the dinner table as well as on our way across a river with numerous FLASH FLOOD warning signs; I apparently am of Japanese descent according to our tour guide. I didn't want to set the camera down; it's Maui! However, one thing I realized wading in the water watching the sky fade from shades of blue and pink into Maui gold or taking the last breath before I scream bloody murder plunging into the depths of the waterfall was the notion that life is fleeting. There are moments in my life I will remember forever. Not just people or places but feelings, taste, texture, love.
I put my camera down every once in a blue moon but when I did I made sure to take a step back so I could feel with the bottom of my foot, the palm of my hand. Fully embracing that moment...you can't beat it.
The picture above was taken on our first hike. The rocks wrapped in leaves symbolize safe travels. Who put them there? I let my imagination wander.
Aloha
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