City of Refuge


 

This is the visitor center entrance.

 

The grounds here a sacred.

 

There were a few activities taking place, like this hut with a wood carving demonstration.

 

A Place of Refuge

 

Honaunau Bay

 

This massive stone wall was built in 1550!

 

Here's a closer look at the wall.

 

This is a temple model and old tikis... no, I'm not one of them yet!

 

Famous Hawaiin tikis... and someone famous!

 

Love this one!  How do I get this in my backyard?

 

Keone'ele Cove

 

One of the best snorkeling spots on the whole island is on the other side of these sacred waters.

 

A grove of palm trees

 

Here's another look at the famous tikis.  I saw these guys on several postcards and book covers.