Steven and Aliciia find themselves on the fore deck of a boat, and there is no place they would rather be. Namely, the boat will take them to their intended adventure destination for today - a mythical island just off the windward coast of Oʻahu - the Mokoli’i Islet.
According to Hawaiian mythology, the island consists of the remains of a giant lizard’s tail, which goddess Hi'iaka, the sister of Pele, the Hawaiian goddess of fire, chopped off and discarded in the ocean. "Moko" is an older version of the Hawaiian term "mo'o," meaning "lizard" or a dragon-like being, while "li'i" translates to "tiny." Hence, the name Mokoli’i. According to some, Mokoli’i was also the dwelling of Chief Kūaliʻi, who reigned in the 1700s. Countless stories surround this island, and today, another one is written, word by word, by Steven and Aliciia.
Steven and Aliciia navigate the paths and bushes with finesse, passing the two coconut palm trees the island boasts, and eventually reach the summit. There's no denying that the hike offered stunning views and scenic backdrops, but sensations get all the more elevated as they now stand 206 ft (62.8 m) above the sea, looking out over a sparkling Kāne‘ohe Bay, with the Ko'olau mountain range as a backdrop, that stretches for 37 miles (60 kilometers) from Makapu’u to Kahuku. In the distance, the distinctive profile of Kamehameha’s Turtle, also known as the Mokapu peninsula.
Steven and Aliciia are well aware of the unique Hawaiian natural beauty and diversity on the island that they are fortunate enough to call home, and they make sure to enjoy every bit of it. Being surfers at heart, they admire the beauty of this Pacific Paradise from sea level on the daily, but they also know that Hawaii’s magic isn’t limited to sea level, so they often find themselves on vantage points, like the summit of Mokoli'i islet, to soak in the beauty of this paradise from every angle.
