Alii Kula Lavender Farm

Upcountry is cooler and the people here speak pigeon and are very kind. They definitely live at a slower pace, and the locals we came into contact with truly practice aloha. The best part of this trip was when we stopped at the Kula Farms fruit stand. We purchased some of the tastiest strawberries I have had since the ones I grew myself many years ago. They were ripe, sweet, and delicious, and to quote the man who sold them to us, "They've been kissed by God."

I have a video from the lavender farm that really shows how beautiful the place is, as well as a panoramic view from Upcountry. The scent of lavender wafts around as you meander the gardens. There is a sense of stillness and quiet reflection there. Everywhere you walk there are lovely places to sit and meditate, or take in the beauty. I was disappointed that I wasn't able to capture it's beauty with the still photos, but they are pretty just the same. 

Check out the carving on that barrel!

That's Quan Yin with a different type of flower on each side. You can also see the lavender fields off in the distance behind her. Try as I might I couldn't find one of the white flowers in full bloom, or I would have taken a close up. I really liked its strange shape and color.

What was this small reptile anyway?  I almost stepped on it thinking it was a toy.  Note the three horns on its head. It was there, and gone again, lickity-split. It crawled away on a lavender plant.