A Most Fascinating Cemetery

Everytime I drove along the Pali Highway I noticed an unusual Asian building just to the West. I finally decided to investigate. I discovered that it was part of a large cemetery, primarily for Japanese families.

When you first enter the initial part of the cemetery looks very similar to what one would find in cemeteries across the U.S. and Canada.

But then behind a thick bush suddenly everything changes to reveal these large, heavy mostly black marble grave monuments, the likes of which I had never seen anything similar before!


These photos simply don't capture the majesty of these monuments and the sheer volume of them.

As you can see, the cemetery is nestled right up against a very urban residential neighbourhood.

This structure was very interesting too.
All around it were these little discs, which I assumed were cylinders situated vertically. I assume that each one holds the ashes of the deceased.

I do need to find someone who could provide a more comprehensive artistic and historic tour of this fascinating cemetery!

Day 12: Touring Southeast Maine

We spent our last day in New England touring around the coastal area of Maine between the village of York in the south and the city of Portland in the north.

We started off with a large breakfast at the Gazebo Inn.


We first drove south to York to take a look at this very historic, very beautiful little town.






On the northern edge of York, Kristi pulled off beside some park. It revealed a number of magical surprises that were so indicative of the magic of Maine.