As the torches of the Old Lahaina Luau flicker, bartenders mix mai tais and hula dancers get ready. After dinner, dancer and emcee Niki Rickard gathers the performers in a circle and asks the audience for a moment of silence to acknowledge all we have lost.
Though 98% of the island carries no visible signs of the fire, most of the city of Lahaina was leveled and remains behind roadblocks as crews begin the transition from cleanup to reconstruction.
While the average hotel room rents for more than $500 per night, residents scramble for housing and equilibrium. It's easy to spend a week on the island in full vacation mode without setting foot in Lahaina.
Conversely, the island's recovery campaign includes a variety of voluntourism options for those who want to dedicate half a day or more to pitching in.
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