...and be prepared to be dazzled. Images of beauty surround us. Lush palms and crystal blue ocean frame our line of vision. We are in Hawaii, and we know it is paradise.
This is the first of two posts on the Gods and Goddesses (and a lotus thrown in for good measure) that adorn the grounds of our hotel in Waikaloa Village. Since this is the halfway point between North America and Asia, there is a heavy Asian influence in art here (as well as Polynesian, as you will clearly see). As for the Asian influence, there are even both a Bible and a Buddhist text in your nightstand of your hotel room.
Come with me on this refreshing walk, and when we are finished I'll serve you some fragrant and delicious tea. Our spa just ordered a bunch! (Photos to follow, you know how I worship TEA.)
Have a fabulous long weekend! In Canada, we are celebrating Labour Day weekend. It is the last long weekend of the summer. :(
What a lovely morning walk, mon bleaux... now for the tea. I'm an acolyte of the reclining Buddha.
Posted by: somewhere joe | August 29, 2008 at 09:00 AM
I really like your posts...
nice trips, nice photos, thanking you for sharing...
Posted by: Gabriela | August 29, 2008 at 09:28 AM
Oh, I think I might go a little mad there wanting to visit all of the beautiful statues and whisper to them - what beauty!!! I can't wait to see more - hope that you are having a wonderful wonderful time!!
Posted by: megg | August 29, 2008 at 10:47 AM
I'm already more relaxed :)
Lovely statues, I can hear the soothing sound of silence!
Posted by: devil mood | August 29, 2008 at 11:44 AM
I would have some fun photographing those statues, how beautiful!!
I've got a long weekend too.....much needed!
Posted by: Wayfaring Wanderer | August 29, 2008 at 01:19 PM
Beautiful Photo's!
You find the neatest places to go to!
Amazing
:)
Posted by: angela marie | August 29, 2008 at 01:34 PM
Blue,
I loved these images. Especially the lotus and the elephant which brings a smile to my face,
Kate
Posted by: Kate Robertson | August 29, 2008 at 04:49 PM
Ahhh, Very peaceful and beautiful! We love it!
Posted by: Mary T. | August 29, 2008 at 08:17 PM
How did you ever manage to get yourself out of this Paradise?? I'd have to be forced on a plane at gunpoint!
Beautiful photos, Blue. :)
Posted by: Scarlet | August 29, 2008 at 09:03 PM
The elephant head on a man's body is a Ganesh, an Hindu God. All of your pictures were beautiful, many thanks.
Posted by: Butch | August 30, 2008 at 12:24 AM
More lovely photos...looks very serene and peaceful. Hope you're having a wonderful weekend! Were your ears burning? Anna and I were talking about you and Sheila at dinner Thursday night. xoxox
Posted by: Paris Parfait | August 31, 2008 at 11:02 AM
What lovely photos. Ganesha has always been my favorite. In fact, I have a reclining Ganesha on a glass pedastal table in the entryway of my apt. I also love that they have a Buddhist text as well as a Bible.
Posted by: Epiphany | August 31, 2008 at 08:28 PM