The last day everyone went to the end of the road, Ke’e Beach. It has been a tradition with our camp that we have some connection with the Hawaiian culture and this year one of the Kupunas graced us with her presence, her wisdom, her music. The kitchen was an ongoing inspiration. Everyone participated in the preparation and clean up. Many close friendships were forged in the kitchen.
Ke’e, the Kitchen, the End
Ke’e. It’s an excursion....one mile to the end of the road.
Ke’e beach, crystal glass
The group did the morning chi lel and meditation practice
They prepared for their guest
Leah welcomes Puna Dawson
The group settles in to receive her wisdom
She introduced her instruments and let everyone get a chance to play
Guava sticks
So many magical things to do with gourds
 
 
Then the kitchen crew served breakfast
Suki and Iya Negra went to make an offering to Oshun, Goddess of Sweet Waters
 
A Rainbow appeared in the Blue Sky
 
Phyllis and Leah head up to Laka’s Heiau to make an offering of prayer.
It is a simple place. Laka, Goddess of Hula has been honored here for centuries
Heading back, hey, what’s happening in the water there
It’s the Taras, dancing Tara’s Qualities, a mermaid delight
Back in the kitchen we celebrate abundance
Suki, head chef, kept us all delighted with delicious meals
Janice was her right hand
Jane is a professional cook and loved to pop in and help
Solman brought enough tender coconuts for all of us to have heaping glasses of the delicious coconut water
Jason joined in opening the tender coconuts, gathering the precious liquid.
In the bookstore Anahata had arranged everything so that Taras could get the support materials she and Prema have developed over the years
The bookstore was a colorful spot
who could resist buying a shawl or two
Take home a Tara
Gift giving time. We presented Tashi with a Mandala Offering.
All week long he had selflessly given empowerments. It was a joy to honor him.
Anahata received a special birthday gift
And a special birthday cake
Suki made two cakes, one to commemorate Prema’s 60th year long celebration
It’s so much fun to honor people with lovely gifts
 
and hugs
and kisses
Prema gave Anahata a precious amulet filled with relics of the Buddha and other lineage masters to honor their work together.
And then, the party was over. We dedicated all our delights that all beings may be blessed as we were.
Heading to the airport through the beauty of Kauai
Back on Maui this crew picked up the piles from the barge.
It took four cars and five Taras. But.....we did it. Come join us next year
August 17-27