Andrea, Phyllis, and I rode with Tai, a teacher at Punahou, in his BMW, and we arrived first at 5:00 PM.
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The other two cars arrived shortly, also parking on the shoulder of the road. Click the image to see the full resolution version.
It doesn't look like much from the road, just wild grass and trees. After a very short walk, we were there.
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Tai gave an oli at the entrance before entering, as a courtesy and show of respect. Click the image to see the full resolution version.
Tai took us on a tour around to the right, stopping to pay respects at a burial site. Click the image to see the full resolution version.
Water, a sign of purity, was poured on a venerable stone. Click the image to see the full resolution version.
We talked about Hawaiian culture and history as we waited for the proper time to go over to the birthing stones.
The kukui trees planted around the burial stones were in bloom. Click the image to see the full resolution version.
Tai explained the significance of the place and birthing stones in Hawaiian culture. Click the image to see the full resolution version.
The stone on the left is the historic birthing stone. We went back to the mats and watched the stars appear.
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After walking back to the cars not needing flashlights, Tai, Phyllis, Andrea, and I went to Dot's Restaurant in Wahiawa for dinner.
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It was live music night at Dot's. Click the image to see the full resolution version.
Musicians and dancers from the audience participated in the fun. Kani ka pila! Click the image to see the full resolution version.
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