I visited Hawaii Feb 2023 and left with a new reverence for its history, a gift from the people I met. The town I was most eager to see again someday was Lahaina, Maui, with an atmosphere created by its residents that impressed me like few others. Aug 2023, I was shaken by news of the fire that burned the city down and the fallout of this tragic event. I believe Hawaii and Lahaina will rebound simply because of one characteristic; cultural resilience. Not only will Lahaina need to heal from the loss of lives. homes, and property, but they need to rebuild without unethical characters, from looters to land development companies, taking root.
This video was recorded one week before I visited Walking Tour Before the Fire | 2023