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A Historic Homecoming

July 2017 Ka Wai Ola Cover Story By Lurline McGregor View the complete July 2017 Ka Wai Ola online here  A double rainbow appeared off the end of Magic Island as Namahoe, the first wa‘a to arrive, turned into Ala Moana channel. A a fine mist and light rain followed. Manu-o-kū, or fairy terns, encircled the harbor entrance. These are special birds for navigators because they signal that land is near. These hō‘ailona started the day that marked the successful completion of Hōkūle‘a’s 42,000 nautical mile voyage around the world. It was a proud and certainly an emotional moment for many,…

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