View of Mauna Kea over the clouds in the distance at sunrise from Kalahaku Overlook on Maui . . Much like many other cultures of the world Hawaiians believe the highest points on our islands are the most sacred. Of the four major Hawaiian Islands traditions state that the highest and most sacred places are Mauna Waialeale on Kauai Mauna Kaala on Oahu Mauna Haleakalā on Maui and Mauna Kea on Hawaii . Mauna Kea being the most sacred place of all because it is the highest. If you include the portion of the volcano above and from below sea level to the ocean floor it is higher than Mount Everest . . The view east over the crater from Kalahaku Overlook on Maui at sunrise is beautiful . . The Kalahaku rim overlook, at 9,324 feet above sea level provides an amazing view of the crater floor and when the atmospheric conditions are good you can see our neighboring island of Hawaii over the clouds . . • Ka Moa o Pele • Pu‘u o Māui • Pu‘u o Pele • Kamoali‘i • Ka Lu‘u o ka ‘Ō‘ō Good Morning Maui . . Aloha Haleakalā Sunrise on the Summit Maui Hawaii Copyright © 2014 Sharon Mau - All Rights Reserved sharon-mau.fineartamerica
Posted on: Wed, 08 Oct 2014 05:46:38 +0000
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