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| A charming church in the beautiful little town of Hanalei near the north coast. |
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A view of the beautiful Hanalei valley, mentioned in the song "Puff the Magic Dragon": "Puff, the Magic Dragon, lived by the sea, And frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called Hanalei..." |
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| The Kilohana plantation, near Lihue. Once a working farm, it is now a lovingly preserved cultural attraction. The interior harkens back to a completely different time. |
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| The Waimea river valley. The valleys and mountains on this little island are quite amazing. |
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| The stunning Waimea Canyon, dubbed by American writer Samuel Clemens (a.k.a. Mark Twain) the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific". The comparison is very apt. |