Throwing, 'Well you're a state now' in their face isn't making it better. I can definitely understand the grudge many have with the government because of it. While I was ignorant to it a long time, I believe the seizure of the Hawaiian kingdom was still wrong. 'Whether they mind or not is of no consequence, except to themselves.' What they believe is rooted in a mindset most mainlanders will never understand - trust me, I've seen it enough to know.

Polynesian culture is A LOT different from what most mainlanders are accustomed to. I'm just stating that Hawai'i isn't the Euro-influenced mainland. DonвЂ™t forget to bring drinking water, snacks, sunscreen, a charged cell phone, and itвЂ™s always a good idea to wear sturdy hiking shoes.I'm not arguing with you, I concur with *some* of your points. ItвЂ™s also best to hike in the morning hours, so you have plenty of time to return to your vehicle before sunset. When exploring MauiвЂ™s hiking trails, make sure to hike with a buddy, and stay on the trails. Here, guests can stroll the area shopping at a selection of вЂsingularвЂ™ Maui boutiques and galleries, and dine at delicious restaurants like the Makawao Steak House and Market Fresh Bistro. After this fun adventure in Upcountry Maui, travel to Makawao Town, a historically famous Maui Paniolo (cowboy) town. The temperature at this elevation is colder than at sea level, allowing for a calm and comfortable morning or afternoon. Throughout the Makawao Forest, see wild Koa, young Redwoods, Cook Pines, Eucalyptus varieties, Rasberry bushes, and sweet fragrant Ginger plants. The 5.2-mile Kahakapao Loop provides picnic tables on both the East and West sides of the trail, making it easy to pack a lunch, stop, rest and enjoy the breathtaking scenery. This forest offers a genuine outdoor vacation experience for everyone and is at the very top of Piiholo Road. Inside the Temple, visitors can appreciate many beautiful and authentic Japanese design elements, including five incredible Buddhist paintings by Hajin Iwasaki. It provides vast Pacific Ocean views, and a fantastic vantage point of the islands of Molokai, Lanai, and KahoвЂ™olawe. On the Lahaina Jodo Mission property, the Temple is on Puunoa Point. Two years later, the main Temple and the Pagoda were built by funding collected through public donations and mission members.

In 1968, the Great Buddha and the Temple Bell were built to commemorate the Centennial Celebration of HawaiiвЂ™s first Japanese immigrants. The 12-ft high Great Buddha was cast in Kyoto, Japan, and itвЂ™s constructed of copper and bronze.

The Great Buddha at the Lahaina Jodo Mission is the largest Buddha statue outside of Asia. Some people say that the property feels more like Japan than Maui!

The mission was initially founded in 1912 to cultivate Buddhism in Lahaina and moved to its current property in 1931. Without a doubt, this in-the-know Maui locale is peaceful, serene, relaxing, and inspiring. At the Lahaina Jodo Mission, visitors can see the Great Buddha, Temple, Temple Bell, the Pagoda, and more.

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