Nov 17, 2014 | Hawaii History, heiau (religious temples), Paia, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
On the Road to Hana, is Hawaii’s oldest remaining structure – the temple called Piilanihale Heiau. In ancient Hawaii, a temple, or heiau, was place of peace and neutrality in times of war. Built around 1200 A.D., this temple covers three acres of land...
Nov 16, 2014 | Paia, Road to Hana Weather, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
Day: Mostly sunny. Isolated showers in the morning…Then scattered showers in the afternoon. Highs around 81 at The shore to around 68 at 5000 feet. Light winds becoming north around 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 30 percent. Night: Mostly cloudy with...
Nov 15, 2014 | Hawaii History, Paia, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
When you stop at the Wailua overlooks, you will see two churches. The smaller one is known to locals as Coral Miracle Church. In 1860 residents planned to build a church out of lava rock, but needed a bonding agent. Although coral would serve, harvesting...
Nov 14, 2014 | Paia, Road to Hana Weather, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
Day: Partly sunny. Isolated showers in the morning…Then scattered showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 82 at The shore to around 68 at 5000 feet. Light winds becoming northeast around 10 mph with gusts to 25 mph early in the...
Nov 13, 2014 | Paia, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
In 1906, Japanese immigrants from Hiroshima founded a soto zen temple just outside of Paia. Today, this temple represents Maui’s Asian heritage. During memorial services, temple goers string lei’s and lanterns above headstones, in a beautiful expression...
Nov 12, 2014 | Paia, Road to Hana Weather, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
Day: Mostly sunny. Haze late in the morning. Isolated showers late in the morning…Then scattered showers in the afternoon. Highs around 81 at The shore to around 66 at 5000 feet. Northeast winds around 10 mph late in the morning becoming light. Chance of rain 30...
