I haven’t updated the blog recently only because I don’t know if anyone is reading it. Since my last post, we’ve been busy studying the arrival of Kāpena Kuke and his subsequent death. One of the questions I always get, mostly as a joke is, “Did we, Hawaiians eat Captain Cook?” Well what do you think? (Here’s where I’m fishing to see if anyone is reading my posts. If you are, please give me your input.)
After finishing the delicious section on Cook, we delved into the many paths to power, prior to birth and into adulthood that eventually gave Kamehameha an advantage over all other warrior chiefs. Soon we’ll end with his death and Liholiho’s succession to the throne.
A huge event for us on Maui was Kalolopahū, also known as the Olowalu Massacre. Students have a hefty assignment on this event.
We’ll finish up the unit with a look at the missionaries.
That’s it for now. Aloha.