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To summarize: While rei miro signifies a 'canoe' at the point of turning around, in order to begin a new straight course, henua ora is at the opposite end of the 'travel'.

The turning around of the 'canoe' is a shaky operation which takes place before the next phase of the travel can begin. Therefore we find rei miro immediately before the new straight course (= season in the calendar).

At the final end of the 'travel', at the 'full stop', henua ora is located. There is no more movement and the 'canoe' is in its harbour. The canoe is 'sleeping'.

We therefore find henua ora immediately after the last straight course (= season in the calendar).