I minored in history in college and get a kick out of stumbling upon remnants of the past. On Maui one of the things that fascinated me were the World War II bunkers strewn along the Mokulele Highway. I’m always surprised that decades later these structures survive blending into the landscape. People driving by probably don’t even notice them anymore, nor do they think about their historical significance. I find them incredibly unsettling. They speak of war and fear and survival.

©Sarah Girner