Some things are still sacred.
A giant green turtle passed by riding Duke’s longboard.
A large wave at North Shore is standing on its hind legs and barking.
Even Uncle Kaai won’t canoe here.
This water feels right even to those wearing slippers.
A shark swims close by but decides not to dine.
There is after all happy hour at Moana Surfrider later today.
Garlic shrimp at Giovanni’s draws a mostly orderly crowd.
There are free hugs to everyone, even the haole in the I Heart NY hat.
Hawaii for Hawaiians flag flutters from a torn tent on Kahauiki.
Original spirit collides with million-dollar homes.   
But damn, that blue ocean is mana from heaven.
Coffee, Mangoes, Papaya, Beautiful Women all have something in common, but I digress.
Enjoy what you can and leave the Aloha to the natives.