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Physician Neal Palafox's experience becoming a part of the Malama Honua Crew.

After 5 days in the community of Tautira - the crews of Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia departed on the final historic leg of the Worldwide Voyage: sailing home to Hawaiʻi.

Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia prepare for their departure from Tautira by filling up on fresh water, packing food, and checking the quatermaster's lists.

The crews visit Tautira again, keeping the longstanding connection between Hōkūleʻa crew and the Tautira community strong as ever.

The crews of Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia wait patiently for weather to enable them to travel from Mataiea to Tautira.

The crews of Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia are getting all their equipment and supplies together in preparation for the voyage home.

This week, Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia visited Mataiea and were greeted by Mayor Alpha Tearii, over 500 school children, and other community members.

Documenter Nāʻālehu Anthony reflects on beginning an international journey one last time in the Mālama Honua Worldwide Voyage.