May 27, 2007
Weekend in Maili
Maili Beach Park underwent a transformation on Friday. Park maintenance crews mowed and groomed the almost-empty green stretch early in the day. Around pau hana time* trucks began to arrive and were unloaded. Party tents were assembled. Tables, chairs, decorations and drink coolers were soon set in order. It was time to relax and begin the weekend.
Horseshoes and kites are the order of the day ……
…. and getting wet is always an agreeable option.
Someone has to feed the masses, and someone must keep them safe, so a few folks have to work while others play.
There are always a few who have nothing at all to do ….
… but doing nothing is a pretty important part of local life. The work week will return soon enough. The park will probably be more crowded tomorrow for Memorial Day. After dark the tents and supplies will be packed away and the wide green lawns will seem to spread out once more … until next weekend.
These photos were taken over the course of the weekend. The crew setting up the tent in the top photos were preparing to celebrate a graduation. In a display of local hospitality they invited me to attend the festivities even though we had just met. I had to decline, but I’ll share a luau with you one of these days.
*pau (pronounced “pow”) = finished, done, over with; hana = work, labor. You trudge through Friday thinking “TGIF.” We celebrate and try to gett off early because it’s “pau hana Friday!”
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May 27th, 2007 at 10:25 pm, skeet’s stuff » Postie Carnival! Says:
[…] (that’s me!) shows how locals relax in Weekend in Maili here at Skeet’s […]
May 27th, 2007 at 11:05 pm, pelf Says:
If there’s one reason why I’m not VERY attached to the sea is that because the campus is located very near the beach, and I used to visit it frequently during my Bachelor degree days.
But then again, it’s nice to see people actually enjoying themselves in lots of sun, sea and sand!
May 28th, 2007 at 1:27 am, andrew Says:
looks like a small paradise from these pictures!
I hope to get there someday in my vacation!
cheers
May 28th, 2007 at 2:26 am, Amy Says:
Lovely! Wish I was there … hope to make it to Hawaii one day.
May 28th, 2007 at 4:00 am, kat Says:
You really do live in a paradise. Strangers just open to inviting strangers.
Sounds wonderful.
May 28th, 2007 at 10:21 am, Whim Says:
Great pics! I hope you had a wonderful weekend.
May 28th, 2007 at 2:01 pm, Karen Says:
I am so jealous. I have a totally different way of thinking when I’m near the ocean. Very relaxed.
May 28th, 2007 at 5:54 pm, Lisa Says:
Skeet, as always, I love the pics! It just makes me want to visit.
May 28th, 2007 at 7:18 pm, Flo Says:
Maili is one of the most beautiful beaches too. Waimanalo was a lot like that this weekend. Now it’s raining, I think the weekend is officially over
May 29th, 2007 at 1:11 am, skeet Says:
Pelf, I can’t imagine ever getting tired of the beach. Even if you’re not into the sun and sand, the people watching is worth the price of a ticket.
May 29th, 2007 at 1:12 am, skeet Says:
I hope you get to come to Hawaii, too, Andrew, and that you spend some time out here in the country away from the Waikiki crowds. Whole different experience.
May 29th, 2007 at 1:13 am, skeet Says:
I’ll be available to play hostess when you finally make that trip to Hawaii, Amy!
May 29th, 2007 at 1:15 am, skeet Says:
This wasn’t the first time I’ve been invited to family celebrations by complete strangers, Kat. It’s just the local way.
May 29th, 2007 at 1:16 am, skeet Says:
Mahalo Whim! I did enjoy the weekend. Hope you did too!
May 29th, 2007 at 1:19 am, skeet Says:
Karen, time at the beach with a good book is my favorite way to relax, not that I mind sharing that time with weekend party-goers.
May 29th, 2007 at 1:19 am, skeet Says:
Aw, mahalo Lisa! You know I’d love it if you could come for a visit!
May 29th, 2007 at 1:21 am, skeet Says:
Huh! Never got any rain on my side, Flo.
I love Maili beach, but I prefer swimming/snorkling at Makaha. Gotta be the best spot on the island for that!
May 29th, 2007 at 11:03 am, Cynthia Blue Says:
Aaaaa I love the blew sky and the water.
The kites look like fun!
May 30th, 2007 at 1:30 am, suni Says:
i love the pictures. What a fun weekend!