22 October 2017

Members of II 56 finally got to experience the tranquil beauty of Maluhia, a private Japanese garden nestled below the Ko`olau mountains in Waimanalo.  Owner and host David escorted the group into the garden, pointing out features as we went.  The garden is filled with varieties of ti plants, in many sizes and colors, interspersed with other leafy plants punctuated with stone lanterns, statues and more.  Much to everyone's surprise, he had even created a flower arrangment in the nearly rebuilt tea house.  Following the tour, the group converged on Jean's beach house for a delicious lunch with a front-row view of Waimanalo Bay and all its glorious shades of blue.