In the Shallow

As a child, I had dreamed of this day. I could hardly believe we were really, truly, actually here. That ultimate fantasy of any kid who loves the ocean and its many wonders- SeaWorld. Playful dolphins, majestic orcas, adorable sea lions…I could barely contain my excitement as we parked and made our way across the […]

A Night with Hahalua Yana

I watched her glide around, mesmerized by her fluid grace and lazy curiosity. Shy, playful and utterly charming, she ignored me. I understood, there were so many others to distract her that evening. But let me begin at the beginning. I had landed in quaint little Kona airport from Oahu just that morning. Driving through […]