The Word of the Day is "Waimea"

Aloha,

I went traveling around the island for some shopping, but passed through a historic town called, “Waimea” (why may ah……. Named for the ‘Red water’ that bubbled up in the rivers there). I’m dedicating this week’s words in honor of Waimea, on the Big Island. Did you know that our last Hawaiian King, David Kalākaua, actually changed the name from Waimea to Kamuela (ka moo way la….. means Samuel, in reference to a friend of his, Samuel Palmer Parker). The name never stuck though, so Waimea is still what most call it. Surrounded by pastures and ranches, and a cowboy atmosphere, you can’t help but fall in love with the place and people….. Giddy yup!

A hui hou,

Haunani