A stroll in nature is always inspirational.
Iao Valley State Park is one of the “Must-be-there to inhale” type of scenic points on the island of Maui. Only a few miles from the city center of the island’s capital you will see an erosional feature called Iao “needle” abruptly rising 1200 feet from the valley floor. This was the site of the decisive yet bloody battle in 1790 which King Kamehameha won and thereby unite all islands. As such, this valley contains historical and spiritual values. It’s a good Ginko (Haiku walk) place and HIEM had a few good Haiku meetings there.
The photo copy of “Iao Valley” is one of the HIEM
Members by his unique technique of painting that he calls “candle flame painting”. He uses this method for his own Haiga (painting with Haiky).
It reads:

The eyes wide open…
            Transfixed by Nature’s Oneness…
                         How green this Valley

by Bryan: burningdebrismaui@yahoo.com