Not a lot of beach time for us today. I got up early and took a dip. With the storm passing through the area the waves were rollin this morning the salt air mixed well with the smell of bacon coming from the resorts. Susie and I made an early morning run to LAHAINA.
You'll think you've seen trees until you come across this specimen! Indian in origin, it was planted in 1873 to commemorate Christianity's foothold in town. More than 125 years later, the banyan rises 50 feet, has added 12 subsidiary trunks to its main support, and encompasses more than 2/3 of an acre. Seemed to be the morning gathering spot for some of the local drifters and beach bums...
After a cup of kona coffee at the local mickey D's, the best deal in town. We picked up Kendo and Joan and took off for the Up Country to check out the Ali'i Kula Lavender farm. The Lavender farm is located 4000 ft. elevation on the slopes of Haleakala crater. With seven different varieties of lavender and panoramic views of Maui. Susie and I hiked while Kendo and Joan sip soothingly lavender tea and lavender scones.
I was happy to see the Meli (honey bee) on the proteas.
Beekeeping reached its peak on Maui in the early 1930s. The Kaua'i Honey company owned two thousand colonies on Maui as well as colonies on other islands. They've had their hives at the lavender farm only for about a year or two now.
They also had a yurt just below the lower garden. It was sad to see their top soil washed down the hill after all the rain and trails in such disrepair. Some parts of the island have had up to 12" in the last few days.
We discover that Japanese Buddhism played a key role in shaping Hawaii’s religious identity, the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II, and the establishment of Buddhism in America. There is also a movement underway to save the religion – by adding a little aloha into the practice.
Om Mani Padme Hum
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