Next, we went to the Limahuli Gardens. We started the day by helping them collect rocks by the beach. They are building a traditional Hawaiian house with no nails (no metals traditionally in Hawaii) and a rock floor. We collected lava rocks at the beach and a truck moved them up to the house.
The view was breathtaking and the work was challenging but fun!
We took a break and then headed up to the house to distribute the rocks. We formed a chain and then moved the buckets of rocks down. We all took at least one bucket in and placed the rocks on the floor.
Hopefully the house will be finished by next year so I can see it completed.
After lunch...a view from lunch...
After the tour we went back to the Hawaiian House and all sat around the edge of it. Uncle Moku (born and raised in Kauai) gave us a heartfelt speech about life, purpose, and living. It was very moving.
I'm absolutely exhausted, but a fantastic day!!
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