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| The tree can't tear itself away from such a spectacular beach. Haena, Kauai. Vipassana course, Haena, Kauai.
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Heading towards Haena beach, with the Napali coast loomingin the background.
Vipassana course, Haena, Kauai.
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Haena beach before dawn.
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A million dollar view for $12 a night - at the YMCA Haena. Pity the caretakers were a little bit tetchy. Must be hard trying to keep up with the Brosnans.
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Halena beach at dawn. Vipassana course, Haena, Kauai.
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| Halena beach at dawn. The cellphone worked brilliantly on this beach thanks to the swank neighbors including Pierce Brosnan - probably stuck his own cellphone tower in the front yard ... Vipassana course, Haena, Kauai.
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Dawn breaks on Haena Beach. Vipassana course, Haena, Kauai.
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No it's not a giant spliff - it's sage. But we had a laugh about it any way. |
My outdoor hotel room. Vipassana course, Haena, Kauai. |
Incredible landscapes from the YMCA. Vipassana course, Haena, Kauai. |
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| Taku, from Japan, served on the Vipassana course. He works so he can surf in Kauai for 4 months each year. So much for the overworked Japanese stereotype! Vipassana course, Haena, Kauai. |
Mukta broke her vow of non-interaction to help prepare the Indian meal. She wasn't meant to smile, either. Vipassana course, Haena, Kauai. |
Derek was the Student Manager on the course. He also helped in the kitchen. Vipassana course, Haena, Kauai. |
Stephanie was the Female Manager for the course, and also helped in the kitchen. Vipassana course, Haena, Kauai. |
Taking a break from kitchen manager duties. 2 meals a day and catering for dietary idiosyncracies takes some creativity.
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