Darek did some research and found Byodo-In Temple in the Valley of the Temples. (I love the name so I had to throw that in.) It’s actually a replica of a temple in Japan and was built to commemorate the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants that came to Hawaii. It was a misty, drizzly day when we went which really added an amazing atmosphere. Totally beautiful and very peaceful.
For any of you Lost fans reading this, you might recognize it as the setting of Sun and Jin’s wedding.
Some of the mountains we passed on the way:
The temple is actually located in a cemetery. I think I want to be buried in a cemetery with mountains and palm trees.
I like to take pictures of signs so I have a record of places we visit. Plus then I can just read it when I get home:
This is the color version of the first photo above but I think it has a different feel to it and I couldn’t decide which one to post:
Breathtaking, right? And you can see the Koi swimming around:
BABY PEACOCKS!!! Love their little mohawks:
This bird was totally giving me The Eye:
Us:
Darek took this one:
And because I’m feeling indecisive:
