In ancient times, the extinct volcanic Punchbowl Crater was known as Puowaina which means "Consecrated Hill" or "Hill of Sacrifice". It was the site of many secret Ali'i (royal) burials and a place where offenders of certain Kapus (taboos) were sacrificed.

In modern times... we came hoping to catch sunset from this view, to be greeted by another storm and the guards telling us the gates close at 6:00... Good thing I brought the polarizer!