08/03/2026
Aloha. My name is Alela.
I was born in France to Polynesian parents, though the exact day of my birth has long been forgotten. There is no record of it in the city archives - no official trace of when my story truly began.
For many years I lived in Germany. Life there was quiet, almost too quiet. I rarely touched the water. There were no outrigger paddlers, no eager crews, no sound of paddles striking the water surface. Most days passed slowly onshore, and I often felt that I was meant for something more.
After all, boats are built to ride the waves.
Recently, however, I heard a piece of news that stirred something deep within me. A man from Amsterdam, together with a group of friends, is thinking about becoming my new owner and bringing me to the Netherlands.
The thought fills me with excitement.
Perhaps, at last, this is the beginning of a new chapter.
