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I am recovering from a very interesting and crazy experience. Last weekend, while exploring a forested valley in a remote corner of the island, I was attacked and taken captive by menehune.
This one spotted me while I was taking photos. |
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When I took his photo, he jumped out brandishing a weapon and gave a fierce grunt. I heard some loud calls and soon more menehune were running to the area. |
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By the looks on their faces I knew that I was in for trouble! |
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After the warriors had subdued me and tied me to a tree, the menehune women crowded around to see the strange prisoner. |
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Under their magic I was powerless to resist and upon waking, as if from a spell, I found I had been adorned as they were.
Completely captivated by their mana, I eventually found myself thinking and acting like a menehune myself. I was completely lost to their world. (If you have ever been abducted by aliens, you may have some inkling of what I am talking about.) |
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Eventually they tired of me and went off to play another game. Coming to my senses, I made a break for it and dashed wildly back in the direction of the trail, just barely eluding recapture.
After a torturous bushwhack I made it to civilization, and can finally share my story with the world. If you are exploring the backcountry of Hawai’i–beware! |
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It looks like a great weekend. Wonderful photos.
Comment by Graham — August 23, 2010 @ 10:55 pm
Eric, I loved the story and the photos. Those Menehune definitely looked determined and I suspect you’ve not seen the last of them. Fun!
Comment by Earl — August 24, 2010 @ 2:11 am
Graham, Earl,
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for dropping by!
Comment by Eric Jeschke — August 24, 2010 @ 8:09 am
That was awesome, Dude!
Comment by Amy — August 25, 2010 @ 10:44 pm
What a great experience for the kids and the entire family. Love the Menehunes and their faces.
Comment by Dennis — August 31, 2010 @ 9:02 pm
Another great creation! You sure have a talent for fun with pictures! Put the neat spouse in some story, too!
Comment by Aunt Martha — September 7, 2010 @ 6:57 pm