The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1906-08-14
COOKIES TOURISTS TAKE
AN UNUSUAL CRUISE

they were more enhanced by the fieecy.
Heating clouds. Then 1t cleared away.
Girls! Big ASH"
With leap and bound the girls
were up in the bow. watching the por-
poise playing around.
THE PAIAI TRAFFIC.
The next excitement was at the Sec
ond valley village of Wailau. From
shore hundreds OF bundles of paiai,
neatly wrapped In leaves, were brought
to be carried to the unfortunates at
Kalaupapa. They were all thrown In
to big netted sings which were quick
~ hoisted from the boat. One can
easily believe that abundance of taro
may be grown in these fertile valleys.
An old buoy and anchor. evidently no
longer needed. were hoisted aboard.
Mr.. Cooke ventured ashore and return
ed with wet feet. The girls were glad
they remained behind. They took note
that the genial purser always dressed
for the occasion. On this occasion he
wore washable pants and ventilated
shoes. He. also, returned with wet
feet.
After supper we were invited to the
hurricane deck where the captain
stands when plotting; a courtesy which
we all appreciated. From this van
tage ground Cor rather deck), the late
afternoon shadows upon the cliffs and
valleys were exquisite, Here, a wild
goat nestled, strikingly white, against
the green crag; and there, two donkeys
meandered up the winding road. Here,
, tho rocks formed a perfect armchair;
and there, trickled waterfalls of great
height. Here, we wended our way be-
tween two rocks, seemingly close
| enough to touch them on both sides:
and there. were caves formed by the
washing waves.
ENCHANTED VALLEY.
Just before shutdown we anchored at
Pelekunu. 1t is hard to say which of
these three valleys is the most beau
| tiful but at this time of evening Pc
lekunu was certainly enchanting. Its
| landing is upon rocky point with
waves dashing up it's sides. Canoes
came over from the beach and people
ran up and down the winding road to
the landing. Scenes on shore, from
our point of view. often times partook
of the ludicrous. The gestculations OF
| the. woman In black" as she gave
orders for the landing of some freight
| she working the crane herself at
| times--caused us much merriment The
cliffs of Peekunu must still be echoing
| the goodly shouts given as the point
that shut 1t from view was rounded.
Halawa was seen just at dusk. Night
had fallen; the moon risen; and the
lights of Kalaupapa were twinkling as
| anchor was dropped for the night. A
peaceful, quiet one of rest 1t was.
| Kalaupapa seen by daylight was OF
interest. Most all of the buildings OF
note, people walking and riding or
horses and bicycles were plainly seen
ON TO LANAI.
All of Thursday morning, after land
| ing paiai and other freight, was spent
in retracing our way; but much farth-
er out from the land. On reaching Ha-
1 lava point the shore was Rugged
closer until we headed off for Mauna-
| lei, Lanai, reaching it about 1 p. m
| The six of us jumped into the boa,
| (there were three ways of getting into
| the boat, and we tried them ALL list
| decorously go down the gangway; End
| jump through the port; 3rd, climb ovel
the rail and be lowered with the boat,
and were rewarded by pleasant pull
ashore and a minutes landing on the
wharf, for none of us had ever stepped
: foot on Lanai. To cap the climax, thu
boat had hardly reached the steamei
when 1t was Immediately ordered ashor,
again. If we had only known it w,
could have visited that charming, old
grass hut under the cocoa palms.
On to Manele harbor we steamed, eX
pecting to remain that night, but OF
i. reaching there, orders were given t.
: cross to Maui.
FISHERMEN'S LUCK.
Lanai? Well, it is an interesting
, place to watch wild goats wandering
among the rocks and to wonder wher
; they find anything to eat or drink. oh
, yes! 1t has fine fishing grounds toe
Some of the girls tried their luck; blu
-. The sailors caught several ant
, a squid. I believe the island has it
beauty spots; but none are seen from
these landings.
We continued fishing at Olowalu
saw the fish swimming around nea
the bottom; even felt them bite; blu
-. The breeze that came dow
, that fine gulch of Olowalu. all nigh
long, was worth inhaling; the twilight
shadows fine; and moonlight grand
During the early evening the Maun
Loa passed astern.
Bright and early we were off for XXI
hei, passing McGregor landing an
getting full benefit of the Maalaea ba
wind and white caps. Haleakala, 4
all its grandeur, stood cloudless an
clearcut against the sky.
From $3.50 Friday, morning until s:3
Saturday morning. We lay at Makers
with anchor down and stern moored I
I the rocks on shore close by. Whel
| all was secure the sailors began clean
, ing ship below and aloft. In the mids
OF 1t all, the fire bell rang. Instantly
, each one was at his station: hose on
, and water pouring on the imaginar
| fire. Boats were lowered; life raj
thrown over; men jumped after II
i and all sailed away to return later t
the deserted ship. The presence O
onlookers was appreciated, We knew
by the spirit OF sport manifested.
II PREFERRED THE SHIP.
: The beauties OF Kahikinui ranch di
3 not hold out Inducements enough /