... with the Captain Cook monument (the white obelisk in the distance). It marks where he was killed on February 14, 1779.
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Almost 100 years later, in 1877, Princess Miriam Likelike deeded the monument to the United Kingdom.
The monument is difficult to access - you must either swim, paddle, or hike around challenging terrain. Above is the stone beach ... one brave woman soaks up the rays!
My children check out the Hikiau heiau - a temple built by King Kalani'opu'u. Do you have any stone structures near you? One randomly selected commenter from this week's blogs wins a book choice from my convention stash. This giveaway is open to all readers. Comments are open through Saturday, August 25, 10 pm in Hawaii. I'll post the winner on Sunday, August 26.
Mahalo,
Kim in Hawaii
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| An extended view of the Hikiau heiau |
We have lots of stone structures. Form old stone fences to furnaces to houses. I love stone buildings.
ReplyDeleteWe have a couple of house built in stone near us.
ReplyDeleteNo stone structures here but lots of houses made of stone near where we live...
ReplyDeleteWe have a fort here called Fort San Pedro which is made of stone mortar and was used by our fellowmen as military defence structure. It's more than a hundred years old but still strong.
ReplyDeleteWe have a very old stone church nearby. Great pics!
ReplyDeleteI've heard of the Old Stone Fort, but never seen it in person.
ReplyDeleteWhat catslady said! lol
ReplyDeleteGreat photos! I'd love to visit someday.
ReplyDeleteI know I've seen stone fences and structures around where I live, but I just can't remember specifics!
ReplyDeleteNo, I don't.
ReplyDeleteYou sure are in a beautiful place. :)
ReplyDeleteThe only thing I can think of locally would be some old bridge abutments dating from the 1800's. They were made of stone and were built over or around when they rebuilt the bridges.
We do not her, great pcs
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We have this stone lookout tower on the edge of the county line that looks out over the desert. People live at the tower...they are like the care takers, and for a few dollars you can explore it and the property which is quite interesting.
ReplyDeleteWe have loads of pioneer history in our area, but nothing like the lovely monuments you have shared with us. If we want to take a drive we can visit Crater Lake, which is rather awesome :) Thank you for sharing with us today. I am new to your site and have signed up to follow and looking forward to the fun :)
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we have it, soldier monument
ReplyDeleteHave you taken any time to meditate on the Heiau? I'm planning on coming back home to do that and to swim with the dolphins in the bay. Haven't been home in over 8 years and looking forward to my time in Kona then off to Hilo for my Ohane Reunion.
ReplyDeleteGreat write up, love the photos! We'd love your review of the bay at: https://lookintohawaii.com/hawaii/23/kealakekua-bay-state-historical-park-beaches-big-island-captain-cook-hi
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