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Waipi'o Valley

Giant Banyan Tree

Forward

Taking in the sun

Maxin’ and relaxin’

“Oh hello!” said the Monk Seal

Such a happy sign

One of the many that go crazy at night

Exploring for food

Jeff admiring the density of the foliage

Some funky fungus

Northern Cardinal

Flight

A curious puppy

Stepping into static, Waipi'o Valley

Waipi'o Valley, Hawai’i

Trying to hide. Not doing a great job.

Always wanted to see pineapples grow

Having a little nap

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Queen Liliuokalani Mural on Flickr.

(Photo credit: Wendy Crockett.)

Read more about the queen hereandhere. In addition to her role in Hawaiian politics as Hawaii’s last monarch, she was also a musician, composer (her most famous song is probably “Aloha Oe”), and author. She also executed a Deed of Trust that would leave money to orphaned and poverty-stricken children.