The Byodo-In Temple renovations had not yet been completed during our 2017 visit. But it was a beautiful place nonetheless. If you look closely, you can see a bit of the lines and scaffolding to make work possible. More from the Byodo-In Temple archives … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos- Byodo-In Temple with scaffolding in place on one tower
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Friday Fotos – Byodo-In Temple Sacred Bell pagoda
Byodo-In Temple Sacred Bell pagoda This is the pagoda where the Sacred Bell is housed at the Byodo-In Temple. The temple is actually a replica of 11th Century temple in Uji, Japan. The Byodo-In Temple was built to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the first Japanese immigrants to Hawaii. Here's a fun fact: the Byodo-In Temple was included in episodes of Magnum, P.I. and the … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Byodo-In Temple Sacred Bell pagoda
Friday Fotos – waterfall at Byodo-In Temple
Waterfall at Byodo-In TemplePart of the serenity of Byodo-In Temple comes from the presence of water. There are lagoons and waterfalls where you can stand and "soak in" (not literally!) the atmosphere. I tried to capture this one with the lens slowed down, but I'm not completely satisfied with the result. However, until I can get back, it's all I've got! More from the … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – waterfall at Byodo-In Temple
Friday Fotos – Kauai’s Spouting Horn is a must-see
Spouting Horn on Kauai No matter how many times we've been to the island of Kauai, one of our must-see attractions has always been Spouting Horn. It's one of those magnificent natural experiences all visitors should see. If you're a believer that many myths are often grounded in reality, then you must wonder if perhaps there really is a dragon trapped down under those rocks, … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Kauai’s Spouting Horn is a must-see
Friday Fotos – Hawaiian ginger is always a beautiful sight
Hawaiian ginger is always a beautiful sightThis Hawaiian ginger was growing in the yard of the house we rented on the Big Island near Hilo. While visited a ginger seller on Maui, we learned that you can crush the leaves and they emit a heavenly scent. The great thing is you can do that as often as you like! More from the Big Island archives … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Hawaiian ginger is always a beautiful sight