We knew there would be critics. We knew there would be tough questions. We
didn’t know that we would be welcomed at a lovely University in Hawaii with
anti-Invisible Children flyers describing us as “Conquerors of Africa”. We opened
our hearts nonetheless and Papito and Carlos spoke with conviction about our
cause. When the floor was opened for questions there was no scarcity of eager
hands in the air. Instead of the expected negativity, a Vietnam veteran proudly stood
up applauding us for our efforts– not only for the invisible children in Central Africa
but those on the western side of Oahu and those all over the world. He got it. It is no
small feat to shape history and it is no exaggeration to say that is exactly what we
are doing.

In addition to the incredible screenings we have had, Cal-Weird (formerly known as
Cal-Pac) has found plenty of time for adventure. We’ve visited
Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona, walked on water in giant bubbles, eaten our fair
share of snow cones, AND taught Papito how to swim. We’ve still got a week and a
half of screenings left on this beautiful island, so rest assured: the best is yet to come.

– Team Cal-Pac