Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Living at Laurie's : Haiku, Maui

My time spent at Laurie's was rough. It was my first experience on Maui and it cut deep. I opened my heart up to try to truly help this woman and I got burned. Now I am learning to heal those wounds and forgive, it's hard. I looked upon this while I was living here as a way to help this lady, open myself up in the process and save / make money. It ended very quickly (9 Days)  and painfully but it was one hell of a learning lesson in many ways. Here are some pictures of my living situation... 

My house : Tent

Bedroom, Living Room and Closet 



Wednesday, December 4, 2013

More Pictures : Sacred Waters

Misc. Photos of my time spent on Molokai at Sacred Waters

The view from the Balcony

Collected Flowers Bicycling

The Leafer House - Car charging Station. They were completely Off The Grid

Cats are friends 

Molokai is beautiful

Path Home : Follow Paradise

Fire Fascinates Me

Goodmorning say the Clouds 




House-Sitting

After living at Sacred Waters for about a month, I was introduced by Karen and Fuji (Owners of Sacred Waters) to a man named George who gave me the opportunity to house sit for him. I was absolutely stoked. I had been looking for housing and here was this perfect opportunity. I said yes, bursting with gratitude. 
I stayed there for about a month too. Most of that time was a very internal time. I had a huge house and property to myself, piles of books, oz. of marijuana, pen and paper and plenty of time to my self to think and search within. I spent most of the time reading, writing, smoking, meditating, cooking, doing yoga and admiring nature. 

Molokai is authentic. It is Hawaiin. It is a way of life; Aloha. I fell in love with Molokai. I've never been to place like it and I don't think a place that I will. I'll remember this island fondly for the rest of my life and hopefully return one day. 

Here are some pictures of that time :)

Sunrise from the Roof : Fishpond and and Maui



Making' Taco's

Da Beach Reflects 

Bougainvillea Flowers were all over the property

The House and Backyard

Tree Stumpz

The kitchen. The house was in remodelling phase

See the Sea-Horse

Burn away the illusion 

Table of Everything. Where I spent a lot of my time 

Follow the Yellow..but, it's everywhere. 

Canoe on Shore















Sunday, December 1, 2013

Pictures : Sacred Waters : Food


Since I love food...


Breakfast - Papaya, Hibiscus , Water

Banana - Staple Food

Papaya Tree

Breakfast - Tea and Oats

Lunch : Spicy Rice - Avocado, Rice and a bunch of spices / leaves



Coconuts for the Retreat

Breakfast : Papaya, Coconut, Banana, Coconut Water

Drink Up!



Cooking Taro on the Fire



Sacred Waters. Molokai, Hawaii


My first experience in Hawaii was here; at Sacred Waters on Molokai. Where I stayed for a month WWOOFing (Work-Trade for Food and Housing). Here are a few pictures...


 My first home on Hawaii, the beach house. 



Kayaking to the Sunset


Leaves from the surrounding trees on the beach


Kayak and Catamaran 



Papaya Stems make for excellent Pakalolo Pipes


Goodmorning view from bed


Taro Patch. My first work project; harvesting and replanting Taro


Beautiful Flowers make me Smile



The Yoga Deck