Haoles and Friends

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When I worked in Waikiki and lived in Maili I usually road the bus home ($.25) when my hours permitted. Frequently, on the evening run there were two old ladies that always chatted in Hawaiian during that long run (and that was a long ass run). I couldn't tell you if it was their 1st or 2nd language but it seemed natural for them and I don't recall them using English, although I expect they knew it. I don't recall ever having heard anyone else back then using it it in casual conversation that way and I guess they could have been transplants from Niihau.

Pua`a
S. FL
Big Islander to be.