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Off The Beaten Path: The oldest Catholic Church
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  • Written by keida84 on Jun 5, 2006
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    • If you take a little drive down a dirt road about a mile from Koloa Towns shoppng center, you will come upon a quaint whitewashed church. This small structure is St Rafael's Catholic church, the oldest catholic church on the island. Father Arsenius RoberT Walsh named the church in honor of the Archangel, Raphael.

    Though the first mass was said on consecrated grounds on Christmas Day 1841, the main sanctuary was not built until 1856 and renovated in 1936. This very plain style of architecture is seen in many churches settled throughout the Hawai'ian Island chain during that period of time when many missionaries came to the islands to bring the "word of God" to the islanders.

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    Off The Beaten Path: Hawai'ian Salt Pads
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  • Written by keida84 on Jun 7, 2006
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    • For many many years the Hawai'ians have used Pa 'akai (salt from the seas) to flavor their foods. Today the tradition of salt drying is handed down through the Kau'ai generations. The art is slowly dying out but there are still some who cultivate this savory seasoning and make it available for purchase in the local markets. The Sea Salt is produced from the Hawaiian waters. A natural mineral called "Alaea" (a red clay from Kauai rich in iron oxide) is added to the salt to add beneficial trace elements to the product. This natural additive is what gives the salt it's distinctive pink hue.

    Many locals Hawai'ians like to say, "it 'broke da mouf" translated to mean the taste is truly "ono" or delicious!

    When in Kaua'i you can visit these salt farms up on the Western shores of the islands, but take heed not to step in or disturb any of the pans that are drying out, in other words "look but don't touch!"

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    madamx Fri Jun 5, 2009 19:18 UTC
     Great restaurant tip. Super yummy pics! You forgot to mention ghost story re-enactments for free heh heh    		Waalewiener Wed Jul 11, 2007 18:27 UTC
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    Hopkid Thu Apr 19, 2007 20:11 UTC
     We also love Kauai! We haven't spent much time on the South Shore though. I'll remember your tips the next time we go. I'd like to see Poipu and Koloa. We've always stayed in Haena on the North Shore.    		cnango Thu Apr 19, 2007 01:17 UTC
     Hi Kat, how are you? I’m going to Kauai in about a week & knew you would have some gf8 tips & I’m taking notes ! The CJM Stables "Beach and Swim Picnic Ride" sounds like it would really be new & different for us. Thanks for sharing, Nancy : )
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