Aloha-A greeting for arrival and departure.

"The Hawaiian word, "Aloha,"
expresses an understanding of hospitality.
It is used as a greeting upon both arrival and departure.
It means peace and emphasizes a welcoming spirit.
It also has the sense of intimacy in face-to-face relationships
— the breath of life that connects host and guest.
And in the framework of that relationship,
peace may be experienced.
It is not surprising that the pineapple has become
a well-known symbol of hospitality.
When the word Aloha is spoken,
the barriers that separate stranger from host are broken down."

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Our last night in Kauai we had to have an Aloha Mai Tai at the Bull Shedd, a restaurant in the Mokihana complex that the local Kauaians frequent. They have a really great recipe for the famous drink of the Islands. The pineapple, the symbol of hospitality, is a delicious treat added to the drink. We had a wonderful, relaxing vacation and enjoyed the Aloha spirit of Kauai.

Photo: Aloha Mai Tai at the Bull Shedd - 12/17/07