About Pu'honua o Honaunau
One of the most accessible, interesting, and enchanting cultural sites in the State of Hawaii is the Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park. Translated, the "Place of Refuge at Honaunau" is the most complete restoration of an ancient Hawaiian religious sanctuary in Hawaii. On the black lava flats of the southern Kona Coast, Pu'uhonau o Honaunau is a preserved ancient Hawaiian village.

This area has been recognized as one of the most sacred lands in Hawaii. Many who "see" have seen a thirty foot tall spirit here and others see orbs or spirit light balls surrounding the grounds. Some years ago, there has been created a fifth dimensional City of Light above the refuge so while there you can access this sacred place to imagine your dreams.

We will experience the Whale Initiation here and have the opportunity to cleanse your aura in the "Queen's Pond" at the tip of the lava field.

The park is next to one of the best snorkeling bays in Hawaii. After our initiation, you may choose to stay on the sacred land or to swim or snorkel in the bay (on your own or with some others from the group.)

Tall royal palms surround the temple complex that sits on a 20-acre finger of lava bordered by the sea on three sides. In ancient days, if a person went against the "kapu" (law), they were killed instantly. But if they could make their way to the refuge and managed to survive, the kahuna (priest) was required, under pain of death, to offer them sanctuary and absolve them of all wrong doing.

About Kilauea Volcano
Kilauea is the youngest and southeastern most volcano on the Big Island of Hawai`i. Topographically Kilauea appears as only a bulge on the southeastern flank of Mauna Loa, and so for many years Kilauea was thought to be a mere satellite of its giant neighbor, not a separate volcano. However, research over the past few decades shows clearly that Kilauea has its own magma-plumbing system, extending to the surface from more than 60 km deep in the earth..

Kilauea is the home of Pele, the Hawaiian volcano goddess. Hawaiian chants and oral traditions tell in veiled form of many eruptions fomented by an angry Pele before the first European, the missionary Rev. William Ellis, saw the summit in 1823. The caldera was the site of nearly continuous activity during the 19th century and the early part of this century. Since 1952 there have been 34 eruptions, and since January 1983 eruptive activity has been continuous along the east rift zone. All told, Kilauea ranks among the world's most active volcanoes and may even top the list.

We will drive through an amazing rain forest to visit the upper region of the volcano first where we see the caldera, which has the mysterious landscape of another planet. At times, we can see the steam plume erupting out of the crater.

We will perform a ritual ceremony at the caldera in communication with Pele, asking for her assistance, with the "Fire of Transformation" in clearing and letting go of aspects that keep us in any fear or resistance to our spiritual power.

After visiting the top of the volcano, we may have the opportunity of viewing red lava if lava is flowing into the ocean at the time (we will drive another hour to this place.) Recently, there have been spectacular viewings as the evening closes in. This changes every day so we will not know until we get to the park. We will walk on the guided path to the viewing area and stay until dark to see the red lava. We will return in the later evening (usually at about 9 or 9:30pm.)

This can be one of the most spectacular adventures of your life!

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