I just recently visited the Big Island. I wish I watched this before I went. Beautiful history of Waimea. Hole Waimea, Kipu’upu’u. Makes me sad to listen to the mo’olelo of how it was and is today. Big Island is laden with beauty and history. E malama ka aina ame na po’e o Waimea.

I lived in Hawaii for almost 27 years, on Oahu and the Big Island, and having lived in Waimea was my favorite place of all. I felt so peaceful there and I miss it more than any place I have ever lived (USA, Germany, Mexico, Tunisia and Morocco)

Beautiful❤

Thank you so much for sharing

My ancestors Max Echart beautiful landscape

Our beautiful Islands of Hawai’i are being destroyed each and every day. With Hawaiian Islands being so far away from any other place it’s hard on our people. Our people have to depend upon the U.S. government, the State government and the tourism industry. Everyone has been complaining about the high economy and the price of living in our Hawai’i. Because of the growing sentiment of high cost of living in Hawai’i people are moving away from our natural habitat. I left Hawai’i with my wife and two sons for a better life and future for my family. Though I’m Kanaka Maoli from Wahiawa central Oahu I was born and raised on Oahu during my formative years. I enlisted in the Marine Corps right after high school and was stationed in KMCAS, Kaneohe with 3 different units. I officially retired in Hawai’i and relocated back to San Diego California. I’ve since been retired again and trying to make the best of my life with what God has given me. How I long to go back to my roots where my parents and their parents were born. I still have family siblings and relatives on Oahu, Maui, the Big Island, and Kauai . My siblings all live in Makaha, the north west side of the Island. Folks that come from Hawai’i understand the importance of our culture and traditions but being over shadowed by greed, contempt and lack of respect, understanding and compassion for our Hawaiian ancestors. I pray for my siblings, my wife sister and their families for a better future than what they are currently experiencing today. Mahalo nui loa . James Kawai Kaupe, Jr.