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Big Island- Hawaii
Took the family to Hawaii Big Island last week.
The Volcano was very active and the sky was so gray (VOG) and ugly in the Kona side which it was where we stayed. But tried to make the best of it.
In old Hawaii, you broke the law the penalty was death. Your only option for survival was to reach this place Pu'uhonua o Honaunau (City of Refuge).
As you enter, the great wall rises up before you marking the boundaries between the royal grounds and the sanctuary. If you reached this sacred place, you would be saved.
Getting to this place was a good drive, I can’t imagine how hard it would’ve been back in the 1700’s. However, if your only option for survival is getting to this place, you’d make it happen!
History of the Painted Church
St. Benedict Roman Catholic Church
Church was established in 1899 by Father John Velghe. Without any professional training and using house paint on ordinary wood he beautified the church with his paintings. In those days few Hawaiians could read and so he taught with pictures-most successfully.
and some typical Hawaii photos
You can see the whole set here http://torunofamily.com/Travel/501039
The Volcano was very active and the sky was so gray (VOG) and ugly in the Kona side which it was where we stayed. But tried to make the best of it.
In old Hawaii, you broke the law the penalty was death. Your only option for survival was to reach this place Pu'uhonua o Honaunau (City of Refuge).
As you enter, the great wall rises up before you marking the boundaries between the royal grounds and the sanctuary. If you reached this sacred place, you would be saved.
Getting to this place was a good drive, I can’t imagine how hard it would’ve been back in the 1700’s. However, if your only option for survival is getting to this place, you’d make it happen!
History of the Painted Church
St. Benedict Roman Catholic Church
Church was established in 1899 by Father John Velghe. Without any professional training and using house paint on ordinary wood he beautified the church with his paintings. In those days few Hawaiians could read and so he taught with pictures-most successfully.
and some typical Hawaii photos
You can see the whole set here http://torunofamily.com/Travel/501039
Marvin J. Toruno
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Cuong
The paintings were just beautiful in the church. I've seen photos of this church before, but never knew of its location. Now I do....thanks to you
Thank you for sharing.
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We had a great time even though there was so much VOG.
My brother-in-law who lives in the island calls me the day after we got back and says " Man it really cleared up today the skie and the water are so blue, you ought to see it"... :tough
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The weather is always better after your vacation is over
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That is the sad truth..
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