Big Island
Sam's exploring the cultural and spiritual pastimes of the real Hawaii. She learns hula dancing and makes a traditional outrigger canoe.
Sam joins the hula lesson on the Big Island, Hawaii.
Sam gets a kava lesson at Kanaka Kava on the Big Island, Hawaii.
Danny Akaka teaches Sam how to make an offering on the Big Island, Hawaii.
Sam chats with some locals at Kanaka Kava.
A freshly cleaned turtle pokes his head up to say hello.
Sam learns traditional luau chants from Auntie Lei.
The view from the top of Mauna Kea, on the Big Island, Hawaii.
Sam gets a lesson from Ski Kwiatkowski about canoe-making at the Mauna Lani Resort.
Danny Akaka blesses the canoe before its maiden voyage.
Sam gets a ride on a hand-made outrigger canoe on the Big Island.
Sam and Danny Akaka go for a stroll at the Mauna Lani Resort.