My family and I visited our uncle Jojo and his family in Kula, a short side drive from Haleakala National Park. We drove up the mountain for about 40 minutes. As soon as we arrived, the sun had set behind pillowy clouds, casting a beautiful peach glow over the landscape and the smell of steaming laulau filled our lungs. The cold Maui air chilled us to the bone and we were greeted by our cousins dressed in t-shirts and shorts, obviously they’ve grown accustomed to the cold weather.

After a few beers, pupus and laughs, our cousin Ikaika told us about his plans to hunt for deer and wild boars the next day. Frankly, we didn’t believe how he could just go hunting and instantly shoot some game…until a wild boar showed up in the backyard! Unfortunately, it was too dark to snap a clear photo, but it was a cute wild Russian boar – much too young for Kaiks to hunt down.
 
Finally, we all stood up, formed a circle while one of uncle Jojo’s grandchildren prayed and blessed the food in Hawaiian. Here, Kaiks showcases their ono laulau.