Pu`uhonua `O Honaunau

South of Kona, there is an ancient Place of Refuge, where those who had violated kapu (tabu) could go for forgiveness.

This heiau (temple) is a reconstruction of one that stood here centuries ago.

This statue looks out on the bay.

Another structure replicating an old one.

An example of Hawai`ian building methods.

From the inside. The string of leaves hanging above is used in the fishing method called hukilau.

An outrigger fishing boat.

A gaming board made of stones.

The waters near Pu`uhonaunau are frequented by Hawaiian Sea Turtles. We saw lots of them, but they're very hard to photograph.

A tropical plant.

We took a hike south of the park to a lava tube. This is what the country looks like around there.

The lava tube is off to the left, angling into the cliff.

Danette took some time to sit on the beach and write in her notebook

Jon likes to watch the sunset. He really wants to see the famous Green Flash.

Sunset from the picnic ground.

Just north of Pu`uhonua is the beautiful Kealakekua Bay.