Pāhonoa te oro

“This looks nice,” she said, brushing her hair back as she walked further in. “Finally, a proper break from everything.” Max boarded a little more quietly, holding a small bag close to him. He looked around more than he spoke, taking in everything about the boat and the people on it. Once everyone was settled, the boat slowly pulled away from the dock. The ropes were released, and the gap between land and boat widened.