Lawai International Center

 There are few "attractions" on this small island we have not visited, but we have explored a couple of new sites in this past week. 

The Lawai International Center is maintained by a volunteer group that has invested time and effort to save and maintain an acreage over the years. The site was originally developed in the very early 1900s by Japanese immigrants who wanted to recreate a miniature version of a pilgrimage route among temples in Japan. Over the years, the site has been used as a location for worship and healing by different religious groups. It is now maintained as a location respecting all religions with a focus on peace and healing, Those who speak to visitors tout miracles of healing and connections of some type with religious sites around the world. Each of the small shrines is unique and maintained.

We walked the trail. Cindy made it the entire way and I came down early. I was concerned about trying to get safely down the steepest portions. Cindy continued and it turned out there was a second way down so you didn't have to return the same way you went up.