I worked at ‘Iolani Palace for 5 yrs and was a docent for 7 yrs before moving to the mainland, so was very familiar with the story of the monarchy and overthrow, and your rendering of the events brought it fresh to mind. Descriptions of the land, the buildings, the people - Everything - brought it alive. Plus I learned some interesting things I never knew before. It’s good to remember where we came from and what the true meaning of Aloha is.
-Laurel