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An abstract of green Taro ponds by Hanalei, Kauai.


"The Hawaiian taro fields (kalo lo’i) of Hanalei are one the main sources of cultivation for Hawaii’s favorite starch, the taro (kalo) root. This respected plant can be prepared many ways and is eaten in its entirety. The lo’í or irrigated terrace is the vast paddy that feeds and nurtures the kalo. These colorful paddy’s are harvested year around and the taro farmers work relentlessly in knee deep mud and battle such enemies and apple snails and droughts to maintain lush productive fields.

Hawaiian’s believe the sacred beauty and richness of Kauai’s North Shore in all its majesty is the perfect place to grow such a respected and important food source. The root is what is pounded to make Poi and its big sturdy leaves are a major ingredient for our Steamed Laulau or Squid d Luau all found on any traditional Hawaiian menu.

The beautiful fields are a must see while visiting Kauai’s North Shore."
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My soul is full of longing for the secret of the sea, and the heart of the great ocean sends a thrilling pulse through me. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow In one drop of water are found all the secrets of all the oceans. Kahlil Gibran The ocean is my passion. I can spend hours just observing its many forms; drawn to its beauty, serenity, calmness, chaos, power and its ever changing colors, shapes and textures. I hope my photography conveys to you, if not all, at least a fraction of the emotion and the spell it has cast over me. The Natural World comes in a close second; landscapes, trees and flowers in all their simplicity, yet intricate and complex beauty. Then everything else! Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to browse...