Valley of the Temples

We finally got out to do some sight-seeing while we are here and discovered some lovely sights right in our own backyard!

The photos here are of us visiting the Byodo-in Temple in Kahaluu, a smaller recreation of the Byodo-in Temple in Japan. You may have seen it on Lost or Hawaii Five-O. Joe and I found it beautiful and peaceful.

Joe rings the sacred bell

Contemplating

On the way to the meditation pagoda

I was told to look amazed...

 Happy New Year, lots of love and many blessings to you all!