The day started out with such promise. A clear sky, a gentle breeze, the sand warming up slowly. I was on my way to Olina's house for...

Mano was one of the village leaders, also called a Kupuna. One of his responsibilities was teaching about the Purple Tiki. The Sand Maru...

It was early, and most of the village was still sleeping. The only sounds were the constant thrum of the ocean in the distance, and a few...