I woke up fairly early this morning to head to Maui Cyclery in Paia for my excursion along the Road To Hana. I rented a really cool Scott road bike and purchased a practical sporting backpack for only $35. I started off on my trek through the cloudy, breezy stretch of oceanside road when, after 10 miles, my bike tire flattened in a rainy part. Very frustrated and unable to recharge my spare tire due to a malfunction (either operator or mechanical) in the CO2 canister, I walked my bike, flat tire and all, back home along the Hana Highway. About 2 miles into my walk an awesome woman named Kim picked me up and gave me a ride back to the bike rental shop. We are kindred spirits in some form and I will always remember her. Just one of my many amazing experiences in this great island. After returning the bike I drove back home and decided to take the Haiku Rd. exit. I stumbled upon the "Temple of Peace," a little gift store and all around spiritual healing center- perfect! I had some reiki healing done and learned a lot about myself spiritually- what I'm made of, what my path is, and how to maintain my inner peace and truth.
Next I headed to the Sacred Garden, a beautiful hidden gem in Haiku located 4 miles away from the Temple of Peace. It was an old nursery turned into a non profit garden full of native plants, succulents, koi ponds, labyrinths, buddhist shrines, and a rock garden. I learned that there are full moon labyrinth walks every month, so next time I come to Maui I will have to plan in advance for the full moon!
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