We decided to attempt the hike into the Mo'okini Heiau again but this time be sure to turn left at the beach. We also decided to take the rental car over the rough road rather than walk it again. The sun was shining again and the wind was still blowing. This was also the clearest day for seeing Maui across the way. As we walked along the trail we saw lots of whale action with a couple of pectoral fin slaps.
It took us about 20 minutes to get to the heiau and it was an impressive site. As we walked through it we tried to picture the people and events that happened at this place of sacrifice. There was a separate sacrificial stone where you could see the wear that was caused by the number of human sacrifices. Mary felt she could feel a real negative energy about the place.
After we hiked back out we drove to a state park where they have restored a typical village that was established in the 1800s. It was an interesting hike and the water in the small bay was beautiful. We finally were able to check into our new place at 3:00. It's a 3 bedroom house with a great lanai. There's one spare bedroom so if you can quickly book a flight we've got room for you. Get away from the snow.....if any flights are going out!
In the evening Mary joined a group called Waikoloa Women Who Wine. They meet down on A-Bay once a month to eat, drink and watch the sunset...trust Mary to find a group like this! I took the opportunity to try a few more sunset shots. Take care. Hopefully the snow stops soon.
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