The magnificence of Iolani Palace can be seen from the moment you enter the grounds. The palace, which was commissioned by King David Kalākaua, is the only royal palace on US soil. For those who love beautiful architecture, this is a wonderful place to visit. Even standing on the outside of the wrought iron fence looking in, you can see this is going to be a special … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Iolani Palace – beauty begins at the gates
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Friday Fotos – Kilauea summit view as it once was
It seems strange that not so long ago, this photo of Halema‘uma‘u taken from the visitor center at Hawaii Volcanos National Park was the way it had looked for a very long time. Now, the view at Kilauea summit is very different. This photo comes from the National Park Service website. And just so you know, the park has reopened! <h3>More from the Hawaii … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Kilauea summit view as it once was
Friday Fotos – Liliuokalani Gardens statuary
Liliuokalani Gardens in Hilo are a must-see. It's what I was told by a friend several years ago, and a mantra I've repeated since the first time we stopped there. There are so many things to see at the gardens. It pays to plan on slowing down your pace to view everything from the Liluokalani Gardens statuary to the distant views to the gorgeous flowers.More from the Hawaii … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Liliuokalani Gardens statuary
Friday Fotos- Lahaina banyan trees
Every time I see one of these Lahaina banyan trees, I'm amazed at their root system and at how their branches can extend for such large distances. They are truly an amazing tree and so beautiful.More from the Hawaii archives [grid content="post" grid_title="More from the Hawaii archives" number="9" categories="52" order_by="rand" slider="true"] … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos- Lahaina banyan trees
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