'NCIS: Hawai'i' Star Vanessa Lachey Soaks in Gorgeous Sunset in Island Video
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Vanessa Lachey is taking some time to bask in the sun, while paying homage to the island of Hawaii.
The NCIS: Hawai'i star took to Instagram on Monday, Feb. 12 to share footage of herself taking in warm rays of sunshine from what looked to be an outdoor balcony, palm trees and sparkling ocean water making for a picturesque backdrop.
Lachey, who was in the island location where the police procedural is filmed, penned a heartfelt caption along with the upload.
"Taking a moment to Love on our Island and Her Beauty. Mahalo for letting us share in your Aina. Mahalo for showing us your respect. Mahalo for connecting us in more ways than we can ever realize," she wrote.
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In Hawaiian culture, Mahalo is a famously-used word which means “thank you,” or to express gratitude, according to the Polynesian Culture Center. Meanwhile, Aina is a word used for "land," translating to "that which feeds." It is said to encompass the "Hawaiian worldview of a reciprocal and familial relationship between people and land. Connection to ?āina is essential to the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of Native Hawaiians," per the Trust for Public Land.
Lachey wrapped up her Instagram post by writing, "Tonight, we get to share you with the world. NCIS: Hawai’i will always be special because of YOU! ??" in closing.
In the comment section, fans dropped in with adoration for the special message.
"Love your Aloha and this amazing cast and crew. So proud of our Hawaii Ohana ????," one wrote, while someone else called the island "the most special place…?."
"I love this and you! Being able to live in such a tropical paradise while you work, then raise a family- #priceless," a third gushed.
Others were just elated that the TV series has returned, chiming in with things like "??Yes ncis is back. Wait too long for these? welcome back. ?can’t wait wat [sic] these season will bring us.??" and "Sooo happy you’re back!!!! ??????."
NCIS: Hawai'i returned on Thursday, Feb. 12 with its Season 3 premiere, and airs on Mondays at 10 PM ET on CBS.
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