Four Directions - Where and what am I?

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To the North I see headstones, but to my surprise - no grass, no dirt, and no clay.



To the South is the smallest you probably can't visit, then nothing for a very long way.



To the West is a garden fit for the gods with very few things that decay.



To the East is a needle that cannot be threaded and needs very few letters to say.



They say outside where I came from, there are none larger.
Where and what am I?



Hint #1:




Before you go far in any direction, every direction starts looking the same.




Hint #2:




Very few letters, and not a consonant in sight.




Hint #3:




The smallest of eight




Hint #4:




I recently changed my username.




Hint #5:




JUST to the North,











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    To the North I see headstones, but to my surprise - no grass, no dirt, and no clay.



    To the South is the smallest you probably can't visit, then nothing for a very long way.



    To the West is a garden fit for the gods with very few things that decay.



    To the East is a needle that cannot be threaded and needs very few letters to say.



    They say outside where I came from, there are none larger.
    Where and what am I?



    Hint #1:




    Before you go far in any direction, every direction starts looking the same.




    Hint #2:




    Very few letters, and not a consonant in sight.




    Hint #3:




    The smallest of eight




    Hint #4:




    I recently changed my username.




    Hint #5:




    JUST to the North,











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      To the North I see headstones, but to my surprise - no grass, no dirt, and no clay.



      To the South is the smallest you probably can't visit, then nothing for a very long way.



      To the West is a garden fit for the gods with very few things that decay.



      To the East is a needle that cannot be threaded and needs very few letters to say.



      They say outside where I came from, there are none larger.
      Where and what am I?



      Hint #1:




      Before you go far in any direction, every direction starts looking the same.




      Hint #2:




      Very few letters, and not a consonant in sight.




      Hint #3:




      The smallest of eight




      Hint #4:




      I recently changed my username.




      Hint #5:




      JUST to the North,











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      To the North I see headstones, but to my surprise - no grass, no dirt, and no clay.



      To the South is the smallest you probably can't visit, then nothing for a very long way.



      To the West is a garden fit for the gods with very few things that decay.



      To the East is a needle that cannot be threaded and needs very few letters to say.



      They say outside where I came from, there are none larger.
      Where and what am I?



      Hint #1:




      Before you go far in any direction, every direction starts looking the same.




      Hint #2:




      Very few letters, and not a consonant in sight.




      Hint #3:




      The smallest of eight




      Hint #4:




      I recently changed my username.




      Hint #5:




      JUST to the North,








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          I just wanted to expand upon @rin’s answer, because I agree with a lot of the work that they have done. Go upvote their answer! Are you?




          The 12-foot bronze Buddha statue at Lahaina Jodo Mission, Maui, Hawaii?




          To the North I see headstones, but to my surprise - no grass, no dirt, and no clay.




          This is Puupiha Cemetery, a cemetery built on sand on the west coast of Maui.




          To the South is the smallest you probably can't visit, then nothing for a very long way.




          This is Kaho’olawe, which is the smallest Hawaiian island and unpopulated. Further south of that is ocean for a long way.




          To the West is a garden fit for the gods with very few things that decay.




          @Rin has discovered this is Garden of the Gods (Keahiakawelo), on Lanai.




          To the East is a needle that cannot be threaded and needs very few letters to say.




          @Rin has discovered that this refers to the Iao Needle, a mountain on the west coast of Maui.




          They say outside where I came from, there are none larger. Where and what am I?




          The Lahaina Jodo Mission has a 12 foot Buddha statue and pagoda; none are said to be larger outside of Asia.







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          • You are in the correct area. @Rin has the specific answer for West correct. South and East are definitely correct. Your overall answer is not what am I looking for, however. Getting close!
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            @MetaZen I think I got it! Is this correct?
            – El-Guest
            Sep 28 at 19:22






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            That is correct! Good job to everybody who worked this one - it was fun! Please +1 the partial answers :)
            – MetaZen
            Sep 28 at 19:51






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            Awesome!! Fun puzzle @MetaZen!!
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          Smallest you probably can't visit, then nothing for a very long way:




          The smallest of the 8 Hawaiian Islands




          To the West is a garden fit for the gods with very few things that decay.




          Garden of the Gods (Keahiakawelo)




          To the East is a needle that cannot be threaded and needs very few letters to say.




          Iao Needle. Few letters with only vowels. This was my starting point. A quick search for "Needle Rock Formation" had Iao Needle at the top of the list. When I checked on it, the hint "Smallest of 8" fit perfectly into place. ^_^




          They say outside where I came from, there are none larger.




          Not quite sure on this, but a possible match is the Banyan Tree at Lahaina Banyan Court Park.




          Edit: First post here. Just figured out spoilers. ^^"






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          • This is a really great answer!! :D
            – El-Guest
            Sep 27 at 9:52










          • And it's in line with hints #2 and #3 (and probably #1), but I'm not sure how hint #4 can be applied here
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          • This is definitely getting close. The clues you have listed are correct. I think finding the North clue will go a long way to the final answer, along with hint #4. Your guess at the final answer is not correct, but is a very cool place to visit :)
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          My guess is that you are




          The Nile River in Egypt (and other parts of Africa)




          To the North I see headstones, but to my surprise - no grass, no dirt, and no clay.




          The pyramids can be thought of as headstones, with Giza being near the northern part of the Nile. They are in the desert, no grass, dirt or clay.




          To the South is the smallest you probably can't visit, then nothing for a very long way.




          The source of the Nile (the White Nile by that point) is still not certain and there is jungle wilderness south of that




          To the West is a garden fit for the gods with very few things that decay.




          This may refer to the Valley of the Kings, where Kings were preserved and entombed




          To the East is a needle that cannot be threaded and needs very few letters to say.




          A needle is another name for an Obelisk and the Luxor (5 letters) Obelisk is east of the Nile in Luxor




          They say outside where I came from, there are none larger.




          The Nile is often called the largest river, though some sources say the Amazon may be.







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            This is not the answer, but I like the attempt and thought process.
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          Partial... I think you are




          the Antarctic peninsula in Antarctica.




          To the North I see headstones, but to my surprise - no grass, no dirt, and no clay.




          This could be Deception Island just north of the peninsula, which has the largest cemetery on Antarctic territory.




          To the South is the smallest you probably can't visit, then nothing for a very long way.




          Perhaps the abandoned Chilean Arturo Parodi base, located just south of the peninsula. Apparently there are no bases between this and the Amundsen-Scott station on the South Pole.




          To the West is a garden fit for the gods with very few things that decay.




          This could be EDEN ISS, a greenhouse project on the Neumeyer III station, except that's to the east...?




          To the East is a needle that cannot be threaded and needs very few letters to say.




          No idea yet...







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          • This is not the answer, but wow, these puzzles are teaching me a lot about different places in the world! Those are great guesses, but it's not in that area.
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            Sep 26 at 6:26

















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          I think




          you are a camel in the desert in the middle east somewhere, but I don't know why and I might be wrong... -- no grass, dirt or clay could mean sand... the needle that cannot be threaded reminds me of the quote 'passing a camel through the eye of the needle' -- sorry this is as far as I have got with it and don't understand everything and may just be wrong!







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            This is not the answer, but the word you made bold is correct for that clue.
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          North:




          Moloka'i's Veterans Cemetery is mostly catacomb style but above ground.




          South:




          From @El-Guest - This is Kaho’olawe, which is the smallest Hawaiian island and unpopulated. Further south of that is ocean for a long way.




          East:




          From @rin - Iao Needle, a mountain on the west coast of Maui.




          West:




          From @Rin - Garden of the Gods (Keahiakawelo)




          I originally wanted to say you were referring to:




          Mauna Loa which is the world's largest volcano by height and the largest above sea level by volume. However, this is on the big island which is to the east of all landmarks given.




          I do believe that:




          The landmark in question is on the island of Moloka'i due to the tight knit grouping of the other landmarks. Probably a volcano, or could be the surf in that area. However, the surf in Oahu is much larger than in Molaka'i.







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          • That is not exactly the place the first clue is pointing to, though you're thinking along the right lines.
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          • BTW - I think one of your puzzles started me thinking about this format of puzzle, which I hope to work into a series if this one is popular. I saw your teapot-like puzzle that said something about "to the north" and that started me thinking about it. I can't seem to find it now, but I'm pretty sure it was yours. So full credit for the spark of an idea!
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            Sep 25 at 5:27










          • Your guess for North is not quite right, but definitely the right idea. Getting the answer for North will also tell you whether your guess for the landmark location is correct or not. Getting closer!
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            Sep 27 at 18:46










          • Re: the north clue, there is a famous beach cemetery at punalu'u, but the other clues are pointing more toward maui, which has a similarly named beach punalau; perhaps there is some confusion?
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            Sep 27 at 22:52










          • On the right track, but perhaps less famous.
            – MetaZen
            Sep 27 at 22:56

















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          You are:




          The Buddha statue at Lahaina Jodo Mission, a Buddhist temple in Lahaina, HI (on the island of Maui)




          To the North I see headstones, but to my surprise - no grass, no dirt, and no clay.




          Just to the north is the Puupiha Cemetery, which according to a picture of Google Maps has headstones in sand (not grass, dirt, or clay).




          To the South is the smallest you probably can't visit, then nothing for a very long way.




          Going down south a little further is Kahoolawe, the smallest main volcanic island in Hawaii, which is closed off to tourism. And then just ocean until Antarctica.




          To the West is a garden fit for the gods with very few things that decay.




          Refers to the Garden of the Gods, which is on the island of Lanai, just west of Maui




          To the East is a needle that cannot be threaded and needs very few letters to say.




          Refers to the Iao Needle, a mountain east of Lahaina




          They say outside where I came from, there are none larger.




          The statue was brought in from Japan, and happens to be the largest Buddha statue outside of Japan.




          And now to address the hints, many of which refer to the directions rather than the place itself:



          Hint 1




          If you go far from any location in Hawaii, you'll just see ocean.




          Hint 2




          "Iao" has very few letters and no consonants.




          Hint 3




          Kahoolawe is the smallest of the eight main volcanic islands of Hawaii.




          Hint 4




          "Zen" in "MetaZen" refers to Buddhism, and the location is a Buddhist temple.




          Hint 5




          Just to the north of the Lahaina Jodo Mission is the Puupiha Cemetery.







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          • This is partially correct (where). Can you address "They say outside where I came from, there are none larger."?
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          • @MetaZen Added.
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          • That is correct! @El-guest got the checkmark for getting to the final answer first.
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          You are




          The planet Jupiter




          To the North I see headstones, but to my surprise - no grass, no dirt, and no clay.




          Speculation of asteroid fields, no grass/dirt/clay on there




          To the South is the smallest you probably can't visit, then nothing for a very long way.




          The smallest of the eight planets is Mercury, you cant visit it since its way too close to the sun.




          To the West is a garden fit for the gods with very few things that decay.




          According to scientists Venus may have once been a garden planet, might also just be Earth




          To the East is a needle that cannot be threaded and needs very few letters to say.




          Saturn, threading the needle wouldn't quite work since threading the rings of saturn would mean going through the planet




          They say outside where I came from, there are none larger. Where and what am I?




          You're the largest planet, Jupiter




          Hint #1




          Before you go far in any direction, every direction starts looking the same.




          .




          Because of this the compass directions above are not relevant, planets rotate around the sun so at some point North will be South and vice-versa







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          • Wow! I really like this answer, but it is not what I had in mind. Lots of good connections to the clues, though!
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          I just wanted to expand upon @rin’s answer, because I agree with a lot of the work that they have done. Go upvote their answer! Are you?




          The 12-foot bronze Buddha statue at Lahaina Jodo Mission, Maui, Hawaii?




          To the North I see headstones, but to my surprise - no grass, no dirt, and no clay.




          This is Puupiha Cemetery, a cemetery built on sand on the west coast of Maui.




          To the South is the smallest you probably can't visit, then nothing for a very long way.




          This is Kaho’olawe, which is the smallest Hawaiian island and unpopulated. Further south of that is ocean for a long way.




          To the West is a garden fit for the gods with very few things that decay.




          @Rin has discovered this is Garden of the Gods (Keahiakawelo), on Lanai.




          To the East is a needle that cannot be threaded and needs very few letters to say.




          @Rin has discovered that this refers to the Iao Needle, a mountain on the west coast of Maui.




          They say outside where I came from, there are none larger. Where and what am I?




          The Lahaina Jodo Mission has a 12 foot Buddha statue and pagoda; none are said to be larger outside of Asia.







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          • You are in the correct area. @Rin has the specific answer for West correct. South and East are definitely correct. Your overall answer is not what am I looking for, however. Getting close!
            – MetaZen
            Sep 27 at 16:26






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            @MetaZen I think I got it! Is this correct?
            – El-Guest
            Sep 28 at 19:22






          • 1




            That is correct! Good job to everybody who worked this one - it was fun! Please +1 the partial answers :)
            – MetaZen
            Sep 28 at 19:51






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            Awesome!! Fun puzzle @MetaZen!!
            – El-Guest
            Sep 28 at 20:02














          up vote
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          I just wanted to expand upon @rin’s answer, because I agree with a lot of the work that they have done. Go upvote their answer! Are you?




          The 12-foot bronze Buddha statue at Lahaina Jodo Mission, Maui, Hawaii?




          To the North I see headstones, but to my surprise - no grass, no dirt, and no clay.




          This is Puupiha Cemetery, a cemetery built on sand on the west coast of Maui.




          To the South is the smallest you probably can't visit, then nothing for a very long way.




          This is Kaho’olawe, which is the smallest Hawaiian island and unpopulated. Further south of that is ocean for a long way.




          To the West is a garden fit for the gods with very few things that decay.




          @Rin has discovered this is Garden of the Gods (Keahiakawelo), on Lanai.




          To the East is a needle that cannot be threaded and needs very few letters to say.




          @Rin has discovered that this refers to the Iao Needle, a mountain on the west coast of Maui.




          They say outside where I came from, there are none larger. Where and what am I?




          The Lahaina Jodo Mission has a 12 foot Buddha statue and pagoda; none are said to be larger outside of Asia.







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          • You are in the correct area. @Rin has the specific answer for West correct. South and East are definitely correct. Your overall answer is not what am I looking for, however. Getting close!
            – MetaZen
            Sep 27 at 16:26






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            @MetaZen I think I got it! Is this correct?
            – El-Guest
            Sep 28 at 19:22






          • 1




            That is correct! Good job to everybody who worked this one - it was fun! Please +1 the partial answers :)
            – MetaZen
            Sep 28 at 19:51






          • 1




            Awesome!! Fun puzzle @MetaZen!!
            – El-Guest
            Sep 28 at 20:02












          up vote
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          up vote
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          I just wanted to expand upon @rin’s answer, because I agree with a lot of the work that they have done. Go upvote their answer! Are you?




          The 12-foot bronze Buddha statue at Lahaina Jodo Mission, Maui, Hawaii?




          To the North I see headstones, but to my surprise - no grass, no dirt, and no clay.




          This is Puupiha Cemetery, a cemetery built on sand on the west coast of Maui.




          To the South is the smallest you probably can't visit, then nothing for a very long way.




          This is Kaho’olawe, which is the smallest Hawaiian island and unpopulated. Further south of that is ocean for a long way.




          To the West is a garden fit for the gods with very few things that decay.




          @Rin has discovered this is Garden of the Gods (Keahiakawelo), on Lanai.




          To the East is a needle that cannot be threaded and needs very few letters to say.




          @Rin has discovered that this refers to the Iao Needle, a mountain on the west coast of Maui.




          They say outside where I came from, there are none larger. Where and what am I?




          The Lahaina Jodo Mission has a 12 foot Buddha statue and pagoda; none are said to be larger outside of Asia.







          share|improve this answer














          I just wanted to expand upon @rin’s answer, because I agree with a lot of the work that they have done. Go upvote their answer! Are you?




          The 12-foot bronze Buddha statue at Lahaina Jodo Mission, Maui, Hawaii?




          To the North I see headstones, but to my surprise - no grass, no dirt, and no clay.




          This is Puupiha Cemetery, a cemetery built on sand on the west coast of Maui.




          To the South is the smallest you probably can't visit, then nothing for a very long way.




          This is Kaho’olawe, which is the smallest Hawaiian island and unpopulated. Further south of that is ocean for a long way.




          To the West is a garden fit for the gods with very few things that decay.




          @Rin has discovered this is Garden of the Gods (Keahiakawelo), on Lanai.




          To the East is a needle that cannot be threaded and needs very few letters to say.




          @Rin has discovered that this refers to the Iao Needle, a mountain on the west coast of Maui.




          They say outside where I came from, there are none larger. Where and what am I?




          The Lahaina Jodo Mission has a 12 foot Buddha statue and pagoda; none are said to be larger outside of Asia.








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          • You are in the correct area. @Rin has the specific answer for West correct. South and East are definitely correct. Your overall answer is not what am I looking for, however. Getting close!
            – MetaZen
            Sep 27 at 16:26






          • 1




            @MetaZen I think I got it! Is this correct?
            – El-Guest
            Sep 28 at 19:22






          • 1




            That is correct! Good job to everybody who worked this one - it was fun! Please +1 the partial answers :)
            – MetaZen
            Sep 28 at 19:51






          • 1




            Awesome!! Fun puzzle @MetaZen!!
            – El-Guest
            Sep 28 at 20:02
















          • You are in the correct area. @Rin has the specific answer for West correct. South and East are definitely correct. Your overall answer is not what am I looking for, however. Getting close!
            – MetaZen
            Sep 27 at 16:26






          • 1




            @MetaZen I think I got it! Is this correct?
            – El-Guest
            Sep 28 at 19:22






          • 1




            That is correct! Good job to everybody who worked this one - it was fun! Please +1 the partial answers :)
            – MetaZen
            Sep 28 at 19:51






          • 1




            Awesome!! Fun puzzle @MetaZen!!
            – El-Guest
            Sep 28 at 20:02















          You are in the correct area. @Rin has the specific answer for West correct. South and East are definitely correct. Your overall answer is not what am I looking for, however. Getting close!
          – MetaZen
          Sep 27 at 16:26




          You are in the correct area. @Rin has the specific answer for West correct. South and East are definitely correct. Your overall answer is not what am I looking for, however. Getting close!
          – MetaZen
          Sep 27 at 16:26




          1




          1




          @MetaZen I think I got it! Is this correct?
          – El-Guest
          Sep 28 at 19:22




          @MetaZen I think I got it! Is this correct?
          – El-Guest
          Sep 28 at 19:22




          1




          1




          That is correct! Good job to everybody who worked this one - it was fun! Please +1 the partial answers :)
          – MetaZen
          Sep 28 at 19:51




          That is correct! Good job to everybody who worked this one - it was fun! Please +1 the partial answers :)
          – MetaZen
          Sep 28 at 19:51




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          Awesome!! Fun puzzle @MetaZen!!
          – El-Guest
          Sep 28 at 20:02




          Awesome!! Fun puzzle @MetaZen!!
          – El-Guest
          Sep 28 at 20:02










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          Smallest you probably can't visit, then nothing for a very long way:




          The smallest of the 8 Hawaiian Islands




          To the West is a garden fit for the gods with very few things that decay.




          Garden of the Gods (Keahiakawelo)




          To the East is a needle that cannot be threaded and needs very few letters to say.




          Iao Needle. Few letters with only vowels. This was my starting point. A quick search for "Needle Rock Formation" had Iao Needle at the top of the list. When I checked on it, the hint "Smallest of 8" fit perfectly into place. ^_^




          They say outside where I came from, there are none larger.




          Not quite sure on this, but a possible match is the Banyan Tree at Lahaina Banyan Court Park.




          Edit: First post here. Just figured out spoilers. ^^"






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          • This is a really great answer!! :D
            – El-Guest
            Sep 27 at 9:52










          • And it's in line with hints #2 and #3 (and probably #1), but I'm not sure how hint #4 can be applied here
            – trolley813
            Sep 27 at 10:35











          • This is definitely getting close. The clues you have listed are correct. I think finding the North clue will go a long way to the final answer, along with hint #4. Your guess at the final answer is not correct, but is a very cool place to visit :)
            – MetaZen
            Sep 27 at 16:24















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          Smallest you probably can't visit, then nothing for a very long way:




          The smallest of the 8 Hawaiian Islands




          To the West is a garden fit for the gods with very few things that decay.




          Garden of the Gods (Keahiakawelo)




          To the East is a needle that cannot be threaded and needs very few letters to say.




          Iao Needle. Few letters with only vowels. This was my starting point. A quick search for "Needle Rock Formation" had Iao Needle at the top of the list. When I checked on it, the hint "Smallest of 8" fit perfectly into place. ^_^




          They say outside where I came from, there are none larger.




          Not quite sure on this, but a possible match is the Banyan Tree at Lahaina Banyan Court Park.




          Edit: First post here. Just figured out spoilers. ^^"






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          • This is a really great answer!! :D
            – El-Guest
            Sep 27 at 9:52










          • And it's in line with hints #2 and #3 (and probably #1), but I'm not sure how hint #4 can be applied here
            – trolley813
            Sep 27 at 10:35











          • This is definitely getting close. The clues you have listed are correct. I think finding the North clue will go a long way to the final answer, along with hint #4. Your guess at the final answer is not correct, but is a very cool place to visit :)
            – MetaZen
            Sep 27 at 16:24













          up vote
          10
          down vote










          up vote
          10
          down vote









          Smallest you probably can't visit, then nothing for a very long way:




          The smallest of the 8 Hawaiian Islands




          To the West is a garden fit for the gods with very few things that decay.




          Garden of the Gods (Keahiakawelo)




          To the East is a needle that cannot be threaded and needs very few letters to say.




          Iao Needle. Few letters with only vowels. This was my starting point. A quick search for "Needle Rock Formation" had Iao Needle at the top of the list. When I checked on it, the hint "Smallest of 8" fit perfectly into place. ^_^




          They say outside where I came from, there are none larger.




          Not quite sure on this, but a possible match is the Banyan Tree at Lahaina Banyan Court Park.




          Edit: First post here. Just figured out spoilers. ^^"






          share|improve this answer












          Smallest you probably can't visit, then nothing for a very long way:




          The smallest of the 8 Hawaiian Islands




          To the West is a garden fit for the gods with very few things that decay.




          Garden of the Gods (Keahiakawelo)




          To the East is a needle that cannot be threaded and needs very few letters to say.




          Iao Needle. Few letters with only vowels. This was my starting point. A quick search for "Needle Rock Formation" had Iao Needle at the top of the list. When I checked on it, the hint "Smallest of 8" fit perfectly into place. ^_^




          They say outside where I came from, there are none larger.




          Not quite sure on this, but a possible match is the Banyan Tree at Lahaina Banyan Court Park.




          Edit: First post here. Just figured out spoilers. ^^"







          share|improve this answer












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          answered Sep 27 at 3:45









          Rin

          1714




          1714











          • This is a really great answer!! :D
            – El-Guest
            Sep 27 at 9:52










          • And it's in line with hints #2 and #3 (and probably #1), but I'm not sure how hint #4 can be applied here
            – trolley813
            Sep 27 at 10:35











          • This is definitely getting close. The clues you have listed are correct. I think finding the North clue will go a long way to the final answer, along with hint #4. Your guess at the final answer is not correct, but is a very cool place to visit :)
            – MetaZen
            Sep 27 at 16:24

















          • This is a really great answer!! :D
            – El-Guest
            Sep 27 at 9:52










          • And it's in line with hints #2 and #3 (and probably #1), but I'm not sure how hint #4 can be applied here
            – trolley813
            Sep 27 at 10:35











          • This is definitely getting close. The clues you have listed are correct. I think finding the North clue will go a long way to the final answer, along with hint #4. Your guess at the final answer is not correct, but is a very cool place to visit :)
            – MetaZen
            Sep 27 at 16:24
















          This is a really great answer!! :D
          – El-Guest
          Sep 27 at 9:52




          This is a really great answer!! :D
          – El-Guest
          Sep 27 at 9:52












          And it's in line with hints #2 and #3 (and probably #1), but I'm not sure how hint #4 can be applied here
          – trolley813
          Sep 27 at 10:35





          And it's in line with hints #2 and #3 (and probably #1), but I'm not sure how hint #4 can be applied here
          – trolley813
          Sep 27 at 10:35













          This is definitely getting close. The clues you have listed are correct. I think finding the North clue will go a long way to the final answer, along with hint #4. Your guess at the final answer is not correct, but is a very cool place to visit :)
          – MetaZen
          Sep 27 at 16:24





          This is definitely getting close. The clues you have listed are correct. I think finding the North clue will go a long way to the final answer, along with hint #4. Your guess at the final answer is not correct, but is a very cool place to visit :)
          – MetaZen
          Sep 27 at 16:24











          up vote
          7
          down vote













          My guess is that you are




          The Nile River in Egypt (and other parts of Africa)




          To the North I see headstones, but to my surprise - no grass, no dirt, and no clay.




          The pyramids can be thought of as headstones, with Giza being near the northern part of the Nile. They are in the desert, no grass, dirt or clay.




          To the South is the smallest you probably can't visit, then nothing for a very long way.




          The source of the Nile (the White Nile by that point) is still not certain and there is jungle wilderness south of that




          To the West is a garden fit for the gods with very few things that decay.




          This may refer to the Valley of the Kings, where Kings were preserved and entombed




          To the East is a needle that cannot be threaded and needs very few letters to say.




          A needle is another name for an Obelisk and the Luxor (5 letters) Obelisk is east of the Nile in Luxor




          They say outside where I came from, there are none larger.




          The Nile is often called the largest river, though some sources say the Amazon may be.







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          • 1




            This is not the answer, but I like the attempt and thought process.
            – MetaZen
            Sep 25 at 0:03














          up vote
          7
          down vote













          My guess is that you are




          The Nile River in Egypt (and other parts of Africa)




          To the North I see headstones, but to my surprise - no grass, no dirt, and no clay.




          The pyramids can be thought of as headstones, with Giza being near the northern part of the Nile. They are in the desert, no grass, dirt or clay.




          To the South is the smallest you probably can't visit, then nothing for a very long way.




          The source of the Nile (the White Nile by that point) is still not certain and there is jungle wilderness south of that




          To the West is a garden fit for the gods with very few things that decay.




          This may refer to the Valley of the Kings, where Kings were preserved and entombed




          To the East is a needle that cannot be threaded and needs very few letters to say.




          A needle is another name for an Obelisk and the Luxor (5 letters) Obelisk is east of the Nile in Luxor




          They say outside where I came from, there are none larger.




          The Nile is often called the largest river, though some sources say the Amazon may be.







          share|improve this answer
















          • 1




            This is not the answer, but I like the attempt and thought process.
            – MetaZen
            Sep 25 at 0:03












          up vote
          7
          down vote










          up vote
          7
          down vote









          My guess is that you are




          The Nile River in Egypt (and other parts of Africa)




          To the North I see headstones, but to my surprise - no grass, no dirt, and no clay.




          The pyramids can be thought of as headstones, with Giza being near the northern part of the Nile. They are in the desert, no grass, dirt or clay.




          To the South is the smallest you probably can't visit, then nothing for a very long way.




          The source of the Nile (the White Nile by that point) is still not certain and there is jungle wilderness south of that




          To the West is a garden fit for the gods with very few things that decay.




          This may refer to the Valley of the Kings, where Kings were preserved and entombed




          To the East is a needle that cannot be threaded and needs very few letters to say.




          A needle is another name for an Obelisk and the Luxor (5 letters) Obelisk is east of the Nile in Luxor




          They say outside where I came from, there are none larger.




          The Nile is often called the largest river, though some sources say the Amazon may be.







          share|improve this answer












          My guess is that you are




          The Nile River in Egypt (and other parts of Africa)




          To the North I see headstones, but to my surprise - no grass, no dirt, and no clay.




          The pyramids can be thought of as headstones, with Giza being near the northern part of the Nile. They are in the desert, no grass, dirt or clay.




          To the South is the smallest you probably can't visit, then nothing for a very long way.




          The source of the Nile (the White Nile by that point) is still not certain and there is jungle wilderness south of that




          To the West is a garden fit for the gods with very few things that decay.




          This may refer to the Valley of the Kings, where Kings were preserved and entombed




          To the East is a needle that cannot be threaded and needs very few letters to say.




          A needle is another name for an Obelisk and the Luxor (5 letters) Obelisk is east of the Nile in Luxor




          They say outside where I came from, there are none larger.




          The Nile is often called the largest river, though some sources say the Amazon may be.








          share|improve this answer












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          answered Sep 24 at 23:17









          SteveV

          2,744216




          2,744216







          • 1




            This is not the answer, but I like the attempt and thought process.
            – MetaZen
            Sep 25 at 0:03












          • 1




            This is not the answer, but I like the attempt and thought process.
            – MetaZen
            Sep 25 at 0:03







          1




          1




          This is not the answer, but I like the attempt and thought process.
          – MetaZen
          Sep 25 at 0:03




          This is not the answer, but I like the attempt and thought process.
          – MetaZen
          Sep 25 at 0:03










          up vote
          4
          down vote













          Partial... I think you are




          the Antarctic peninsula in Antarctica.




          To the North I see headstones, but to my surprise - no grass, no dirt, and no clay.




          This could be Deception Island just north of the peninsula, which has the largest cemetery on Antarctic territory.




          To the South is the smallest you probably can't visit, then nothing for a very long way.




          Perhaps the abandoned Chilean Arturo Parodi base, located just south of the peninsula. Apparently there are no bases between this and the Amundsen-Scott station on the South Pole.




          To the West is a garden fit for the gods with very few things that decay.




          This could be EDEN ISS, a greenhouse project on the Neumeyer III station, except that's to the east...?




          To the East is a needle that cannot be threaded and needs very few letters to say.




          No idea yet...







          share|improve this answer




















          • This is not the answer, but wow, these puzzles are teaching me a lot about different places in the world! Those are great guesses, but it's not in that area.
            – MetaZen
            Sep 26 at 6:26














          up vote
          4
          down vote













          Partial... I think you are




          the Antarctic peninsula in Antarctica.




          To the North I see headstones, but to my surprise - no grass, no dirt, and no clay.




          This could be Deception Island just north of the peninsula, which has the largest cemetery on Antarctic territory.




          To the South is the smallest you probably can't visit, then nothing for a very long way.




          Perhaps the abandoned Chilean Arturo Parodi base, located just south of the peninsula. Apparently there are no bases between this and the Amundsen-Scott station on the South Pole.




          To the West is a garden fit for the gods with very few things that decay.




          This could be EDEN ISS, a greenhouse project on the Neumeyer III station, except that's to the east...?




          To the East is a needle that cannot be threaded and needs very few letters to say.




          No idea yet...







          share|improve this answer




















          • This is not the answer, but wow, these puzzles are teaching me a lot about different places in the world! Those are great guesses, but it's not in that area.
            – MetaZen
            Sep 26 at 6:26












          up vote
          4
          down vote










          up vote
          4
          down vote









          Partial... I think you are




          the Antarctic peninsula in Antarctica.




          To the North I see headstones, but to my surprise - no grass, no dirt, and no clay.




          This could be Deception Island just north of the peninsula, which has the largest cemetery on Antarctic territory.




          To the South is the smallest you probably can't visit, then nothing for a very long way.




          Perhaps the abandoned Chilean Arturo Parodi base, located just south of the peninsula. Apparently there are no bases between this and the Amundsen-Scott station on the South Pole.




          To the West is a garden fit for the gods with very few things that decay.




          This could be EDEN ISS, a greenhouse project on the Neumeyer III station, except that's to the east...?




          To the East is a needle that cannot be threaded and needs very few letters to say.




          No idea yet...







          share|improve this answer












          Partial... I think you are




          the Antarctic peninsula in Antarctica.




          To the North I see headstones, but to my surprise - no grass, no dirt, and no clay.




          This could be Deception Island just north of the peninsula, which has the largest cemetery on Antarctic territory.




          To the South is the smallest you probably can't visit, then nothing for a very long way.




          Perhaps the abandoned Chilean Arturo Parodi base, located just south of the peninsula. Apparently there are no bases between this and the Amundsen-Scott station on the South Pole.




          To the West is a garden fit for the gods with very few things that decay.




          This could be EDEN ISS, a greenhouse project on the Neumeyer III station, except that's to the east...?




          To the East is a needle that cannot be threaded and needs very few letters to say.




          No idea yet...








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          answered Sep 26 at 5:49









          jafe

          7,1461884




          7,1461884











          • This is not the answer, but wow, these puzzles are teaching me a lot about different places in the world! Those are great guesses, but it's not in that area.
            – MetaZen
            Sep 26 at 6:26
















          • This is not the answer, but wow, these puzzles are teaching me a lot about different places in the world! Those are great guesses, but it's not in that area.
            – MetaZen
            Sep 26 at 6:26















          This is not the answer, but wow, these puzzles are teaching me a lot about different places in the world! Those are great guesses, but it's not in that area.
          – MetaZen
          Sep 26 at 6:26




          This is not the answer, but wow, these puzzles are teaching me a lot about different places in the world! Those are great guesses, but it's not in that area.
          – MetaZen
          Sep 26 at 6:26










          up vote
          3
          down vote













          I think




          you are a camel in the desert in the middle east somewhere, but I don't know why and I might be wrong... -- no grass, dirt or clay could mean sand... the needle that cannot be threaded reminds me of the quote 'passing a camel through the eye of the needle' -- sorry this is as far as I have got with it and don't understand everything and may just be wrong!







          share|improve this answer
















          • 1




            This is not the answer, but the word you made bold is correct for that clue.
            – MetaZen
            Sep 24 at 23:58














          up vote
          3
          down vote













          I think




          you are a camel in the desert in the middle east somewhere, but I don't know why and I might be wrong... -- no grass, dirt or clay could mean sand... the needle that cannot be threaded reminds me of the quote 'passing a camel through the eye of the needle' -- sorry this is as far as I have got with it and don't understand everything and may just be wrong!







          share|improve this answer
















          • 1




            This is not the answer, but the word you made bold is correct for that clue.
            – MetaZen
            Sep 24 at 23:58












          up vote
          3
          down vote










          up vote
          3
          down vote









          I think




          you are a camel in the desert in the middle east somewhere, but I don't know why and I might be wrong... -- no grass, dirt or clay could mean sand... the needle that cannot be threaded reminds me of the quote 'passing a camel through the eye of the needle' -- sorry this is as far as I have got with it and don't understand everything and may just be wrong!







          share|improve this answer












          I think




          you are a camel in the desert in the middle east somewhere, but I don't know why and I might be wrong... -- no grass, dirt or clay could mean sand... the needle that cannot be threaded reminds me of the quote 'passing a camel through the eye of the needle' -- sorry this is as far as I have got with it and don't understand everything and may just be wrong!








          share|improve this answer












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          answered Sep 24 at 22:31









          tom

          1,9001428




          1,9001428







          • 1




            This is not the answer, but the word you made bold is correct for that clue.
            – MetaZen
            Sep 24 at 23:58












          • 1




            This is not the answer, but the word you made bold is correct for that clue.
            – MetaZen
            Sep 24 at 23:58







          1




          1




          This is not the answer, but the word you made bold is correct for that clue.
          – MetaZen
          Sep 24 at 23:58




          This is not the answer, but the word you made bold is correct for that clue.
          – MetaZen
          Sep 24 at 23:58










          up vote
          3
          down vote













          North:




          Moloka'i's Veterans Cemetery is mostly catacomb style but above ground.




          South:




          From @El-Guest - This is Kaho’olawe, which is the smallest Hawaiian island and unpopulated. Further south of that is ocean for a long way.




          East:




          From @rin - Iao Needle, a mountain on the west coast of Maui.




          West:




          From @Rin - Garden of the Gods (Keahiakawelo)




          I originally wanted to say you were referring to:




          Mauna Loa which is the world's largest volcano by height and the largest above sea level by volume. However, this is on the big island which is to the east of all landmarks given.




          I do believe that:




          The landmark in question is on the island of Moloka'i due to the tight knit grouping of the other landmarks. Probably a volcano, or could be the surf in that area. However, the surf in Oahu is much larger than in Molaka'i.







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          • That is not exactly the place the first clue is pointing to, though you're thinking along the right lines.
            – MetaZen
            Sep 25 at 5:24










          • BTW - I think one of your puzzles started me thinking about this format of puzzle, which I hope to work into a series if this one is popular. I saw your teapot-like puzzle that said something about "to the north" and that started me thinking about it. I can't seem to find it now, but I'm pretty sure it was yours. So full credit for the spark of an idea!
            – MetaZen
            Sep 25 at 5:27










          • Your guess for North is not quite right, but definitely the right idea. Getting the answer for North will also tell you whether your guess for the landmark location is correct or not. Getting closer!
            – MetaZen
            Sep 27 at 18:46










          • Re: the north clue, there is a famous beach cemetery at punalu'u, but the other clues are pointing more toward maui, which has a similarly named beach punalau; perhaps there is some confusion?
            – tmpearce
            Sep 27 at 22:52










          • On the right track, but perhaps less famous.
            – MetaZen
            Sep 27 at 22:56














          up vote
          3
          down vote













          North:




          Moloka'i's Veterans Cemetery is mostly catacomb style but above ground.




          South:




          From @El-Guest - This is Kaho’olawe, which is the smallest Hawaiian island and unpopulated. Further south of that is ocean for a long way.




          East:




          From @rin - Iao Needle, a mountain on the west coast of Maui.




          West:




          From @Rin - Garden of the Gods (Keahiakawelo)




          I originally wanted to say you were referring to:




          Mauna Loa which is the world's largest volcano by height and the largest above sea level by volume. However, this is on the big island which is to the east of all landmarks given.




          I do believe that:




          The landmark in question is on the island of Moloka'i due to the tight knit grouping of the other landmarks. Probably a volcano, or could be the surf in that area. However, the surf in Oahu is much larger than in Molaka'i.







          share|improve this answer






















          • That is not exactly the place the first clue is pointing to, though you're thinking along the right lines.
            – MetaZen
            Sep 25 at 5:24










          • BTW - I think one of your puzzles started me thinking about this format of puzzle, which I hope to work into a series if this one is popular. I saw your teapot-like puzzle that said something about "to the north" and that started me thinking about it. I can't seem to find it now, but I'm pretty sure it was yours. So full credit for the spark of an idea!
            – MetaZen
            Sep 25 at 5:27










          • Your guess for North is not quite right, but definitely the right idea. Getting the answer for North will also tell you whether your guess for the landmark location is correct or not. Getting closer!
            – MetaZen
            Sep 27 at 18:46










          • Re: the north clue, there is a famous beach cemetery at punalu'u, but the other clues are pointing more toward maui, which has a similarly named beach punalau; perhaps there is some confusion?
            – tmpearce
            Sep 27 at 22:52










          • On the right track, but perhaps less famous.
            – MetaZen
            Sep 27 at 22:56












          up vote
          3
          down vote










          up vote
          3
          down vote









          North:




          Moloka'i's Veterans Cemetery is mostly catacomb style but above ground.




          South:




          From @El-Guest - This is Kaho’olawe, which is the smallest Hawaiian island and unpopulated. Further south of that is ocean for a long way.




          East:




          From @rin - Iao Needle, a mountain on the west coast of Maui.




          West:




          From @Rin - Garden of the Gods (Keahiakawelo)




          I originally wanted to say you were referring to:




          Mauna Loa which is the world's largest volcano by height and the largest above sea level by volume. However, this is on the big island which is to the east of all landmarks given.




          I do believe that:




          The landmark in question is on the island of Moloka'i due to the tight knit grouping of the other landmarks. Probably a volcano, or could be the surf in that area. However, the surf in Oahu is much larger than in Molaka'i.







          share|improve this answer














          North:




          Moloka'i's Veterans Cemetery is mostly catacomb style but above ground.




          South:




          From @El-Guest - This is Kaho’olawe, which is the smallest Hawaiian island and unpopulated. Further south of that is ocean for a long way.




          East:




          From @rin - Iao Needle, a mountain on the west coast of Maui.




          West:




          From @Rin - Garden of the Gods (Keahiakawelo)




          I originally wanted to say you were referring to:




          Mauna Loa which is the world's largest volcano by height and the largest above sea level by volume. However, this is on the big island which is to the east of all landmarks given.




          I do believe that:




          The landmark in question is on the island of Moloka'i due to the tight knit grouping of the other landmarks. Probably a volcano, or could be the surf in that area. However, the surf in Oahu is much larger than in Molaka'i.








          share|improve this answer














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          edited Sep 27 at 17:41

























          answered Sep 25 at 1:32









          PerpetualJ

          3,296233




          3,296233











          • That is not exactly the place the first clue is pointing to, though you're thinking along the right lines.
            – MetaZen
            Sep 25 at 5:24










          • BTW - I think one of your puzzles started me thinking about this format of puzzle, which I hope to work into a series if this one is popular. I saw your teapot-like puzzle that said something about "to the north" and that started me thinking about it. I can't seem to find it now, but I'm pretty sure it was yours. So full credit for the spark of an idea!
            – MetaZen
            Sep 25 at 5:27










          • Your guess for North is not quite right, but definitely the right idea. Getting the answer for North will also tell you whether your guess for the landmark location is correct or not. Getting closer!
            – MetaZen
            Sep 27 at 18:46










          • Re: the north clue, there is a famous beach cemetery at punalu'u, but the other clues are pointing more toward maui, which has a similarly named beach punalau; perhaps there is some confusion?
            – tmpearce
            Sep 27 at 22:52










          • On the right track, but perhaps less famous.
            – MetaZen
            Sep 27 at 22:56
















          • That is not exactly the place the first clue is pointing to, though you're thinking along the right lines.
            – MetaZen
            Sep 25 at 5:24










          • BTW - I think one of your puzzles started me thinking about this format of puzzle, which I hope to work into a series if this one is popular. I saw your teapot-like puzzle that said something about "to the north" and that started me thinking about it. I can't seem to find it now, but I'm pretty sure it was yours. So full credit for the spark of an idea!
            – MetaZen
            Sep 25 at 5:27










          • Your guess for North is not quite right, but definitely the right idea. Getting the answer for North will also tell you whether your guess for the landmark location is correct or not. Getting closer!
            – MetaZen
            Sep 27 at 18:46










          • Re: the north clue, there is a famous beach cemetery at punalu'u, but the other clues are pointing more toward maui, which has a similarly named beach punalau; perhaps there is some confusion?
            – tmpearce
            Sep 27 at 22:52










          • On the right track, but perhaps less famous.
            – MetaZen
            Sep 27 at 22:56















          That is not exactly the place the first clue is pointing to, though you're thinking along the right lines.
          – MetaZen
          Sep 25 at 5:24




          That is not exactly the place the first clue is pointing to, though you're thinking along the right lines.
          – MetaZen
          Sep 25 at 5:24












          BTW - I think one of your puzzles started me thinking about this format of puzzle, which I hope to work into a series if this one is popular. I saw your teapot-like puzzle that said something about "to the north" and that started me thinking about it. I can't seem to find it now, but I'm pretty sure it was yours. So full credit for the spark of an idea!
          – MetaZen
          Sep 25 at 5:27




          BTW - I think one of your puzzles started me thinking about this format of puzzle, which I hope to work into a series if this one is popular. I saw your teapot-like puzzle that said something about "to the north" and that started me thinking about it. I can't seem to find it now, but I'm pretty sure it was yours. So full credit for the spark of an idea!
          – MetaZen
          Sep 25 at 5:27












          Your guess for North is not quite right, but definitely the right idea. Getting the answer for North will also tell you whether your guess for the landmark location is correct or not. Getting closer!
          – MetaZen
          Sep 27 at 18:46




          Your guess for North is not quite right, but definitely the right idea. Getting the answer for North will also tell you whether your guess for the landmark location is correct or not. Getting closer!
          – MetaZen
          Sep 27 at 18:46












          Re: the north clue, there is a famous beach cemetery at punalu'u, but the other clues are pointing more toward maui, which has a similarly named beach punalau; perhaps there is some confusion?
          – tmpearce
          Sep 27 at 22:52




          Re: the north clue, there is a famous beach cemetery at punalu'u, but the other clues are pointing more toward maui, which has a similarly named beach punalau; perhaps there is some confusion?
          – tmpearce
          Sep 27 at 22:52












          On the right track, but perhaps less famous.
          – MetaZen
          Sep 27 at 22:56




          On the right track, but perhaps less famous.
          – MetaZen
          Sep 27 at 22:56










          up vote
          3
          down vote













          You are:




          The Buddha statue at Lahaina Jodo Mission, a Buddhist temple in Lahaina, HI (on the island of Maui)




          To the North I see headstones, but to my surprise - no grass, no dirt, and no clay.




          Just to the north is the Puupiha Cemetery, which according to a picture of Google Maps has headstones in sand (not grass, dirt, or clay).




          To the South is the smallest you probably can't visit, then nothing for a very long way.




          Going down south a little further is Kahoolawe, the smallest main volcanic island in Hawaii, which is closed off to tourism. And then just ocean until Antarctica.




          To the West is a garden fit for the gods with very few things that decay.




          Refers to the Garden of the Gods, which is on the island of Lanai, just west of Maui




          To the East is a needle that cannot be threaded and needs very few letters to say.




          Refers to the Iao Needle, a mountain east of Lahaina




          They say outside where I came from, there are none larger.




          The statue was brought in from Japan, and happens to be the largest Buddha statue outside of Japan.




          And now to address the hints, many of which refer to the directions rather than the place itself:



          Hint 1




          If you go far from any location in Hawaii, you'll just see ocean.




          Hint 2




          "Iao" has very few letters and no consonants.




          Hint 3




          Kahoolawe is the smallest of the eight main volcanic islands of Hawaii.




          Hint 4




          "Zen" in "MetaZen" refers to Buddhism, and the location is a Buddhist temple.




          Hint 5




          Just to the north of the Lahaina Jodo Mission is the Puupiha Cemetery.







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          • This is partially correct (where). Can you address "They say outside where I came from, there are none larger."?
            – MetaZen
            Sep 28 at 14:56










          • @MetaZen Added.
            – gparyani
            Sep 28 at 23:47










          • That is correct! @El-guest got the checkmark for getting to the final answer first.
            – MetaZen
            Sep 29 at 0:07














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          You are:




          The Buddha statue at Lahaina Jodo Mission, a Buddhist temple in Lahaina, HI (on the island of Maui)




          To the North I see headstones, but to my surprise - no grass, no dirt, and no clay.




          Just to the north is the Puupiha Cemetery, which according to a picture of Google Maps has headstones in sand (not grass, dirt, or clay).




          To the South is the smallest you probably can't visit, then nothing for a very long way.




          Going down south a little further is Kahoolawe, the smallest main volcanic island in Hawaii, which is closed off to tourism. And then just ocean until Antarctica.




          To the West is a garden fit for the gods with very few things that decay.




          Refers to the Garden of the Gods, which is on the island of Lanai, just west of Maui




          To the East is a needle that cannot be threaded and needs very few letters to say.




          Refers to the Iao Needle, a mountain east of Lahaina




          They say outside where I came from, there are none larger.




          The statue was brought in from Japan, and happens to be the largest Buddha statue outside of Japan.




          And now to address the hints, many of which refer to the directions rather than the place itself:



          Hint 1




          If you go far from any location in Hawaii, you'll just see ocean.




          Hint 2




          "Iao" has very few letters and no consonants.




          Hint 3




          Kahoolawe is the smallest of the eight main volcanic islands of Hawaii.




          Hint 4




          "Zen" in "MetaZen" refers to Buddhism, and the location is a Buddhist temple.




          Hint 5




          Just to the north of the Lahaina Jodo Mission is the Puupiha Cemetery.







          share|improve this answer






















          • This is partially correct (where). Can you address "They say outside where I came from, there are none larger."?
            – MetaZen
            Sep 28 at 14:56










          • @MetaZen Added.
            – gparyani
            Sep 28 at 23:47










          • That is correct! @El-guest got the checkmark for getting to the final answer first.
            – MetaZen
            Sep 29 at 0:07












          up vote
          3
          down vote










          up vote
          3
          down vote









          You are:




          The Buddha statue at Lahaina Jodo Mission, a Buddhist temple in Lahaina, HI (on the island of Maui)




          To the North I see headstones, but to my surprise - no grass, no dirt, and no clay.




          Just to the north is the Puupiha Cemetery, which according to a picture of Google Maps has headstones in sand (not grass, dirt, or clay).




          To the South is the smallest you probably can't visit, then nothing for a very long way.




          Going down south a little further is Kahoolawe, the smallest main volcanic island in Hawaii, which is closed off to tourism. And then just ocean until Antarctica.




          To the West is a garden fit for the gods with very few things that decay.




          Refers to the Garden of the Gods, which is on the island of Lanai, just west of Maui




          To the East is a needle that cannot be threaded and needs very few letters to say.




          Refers to the Iao Needle, a mountain east of Lahaina




          They say outside where I came from, there are none larger.




          The statue was brought in from Japan, and happens to be the largest Buddha statue outside of Japan.




          And now to address the hints, many of which refer to the directions rather than the place itself:



          Hint 1




          If you go far from any location in Hawaii, you'll just see ocean.




          Hint 2




          "Iao" has very few letters and no consonants.




          Hint 3




          Kahoolawe is the smallest of the eight main volcanic islands of Hawaii.




          Hint 4




          "Zen" in "MetaZen" refers to Buddhism, and the location is a Buddhist temple.




          Hint 5




          Just to the north of the Lahaina Jodo Mission is the Puupiha Cemetery.







          share|improve this answer














          You are:




          The Buddha statue at Lahaina Jodo Mission, a Buddhist temple in Lahaina, HI (on the island of Maui)




          To the North I see headstones, but to my surprise - no grass, no dirt, and no clay.




          Just to the north is the Puupiha Cemetery, which according to a picture of Google Maps has headstones in sand (not grass, dirt, or clay).




          To the South is the smallest you probably can't visit, then nothing for a very long way.




          Going down south a little further is Kahoolawe, the smallest main volcanic island in Hawaii, which is closed off to tourism. And then just ocean until Antarctica.




          To the West is a garden fit for the gods with very few things that decay.




          Refers to the Garden of the Gods, which is on the island of Lanai, just west of Maui




          To the East is a needle that cannot be threaded and needs very few letters to say.




          Refers to the Iao Needle, a mountain east of Lahaina




          They say outside where I came from, there are none larger.




          The statue was brought in from Japan, and happens to be the largest Buddha statue outside of Japan.




          And now to address the hints, many of which refer to the directions rather than the place itself:



          Hint 1




          If you go far from any location in Hawaii, you'll just see ocean.




          Hint 2




          "Iao" has very few letters and no consonants.




          Hint 3




          Kahoolawe is the smallest of the eight main volcanic islands of Hawaii.




          Hint 4




          "Zen" in "MetaZen" refers to Buddhism, and the location is a Buddhist temple.




          Hint 5




          Just to the north of the Lahaina Jodo Mission is the Puupiha Cemetery.








          share|improve this answer














          share|improve this answer



          share|improve this answer








          edited Sep 28 at 23:46

























          answered Sep 28 at 5:54









          gparyani

          36412




          36412











          • This is partially correct (where). Can you address "They say outside where I came from, there are none larger."?
            – MetaZen
            Sep 28 at 14:56










          • @MetaZen Added.
            – gparyani
            Sep 28 at 23:47










          • That is correct! @El-guest got the checkmark for getting to the final answer first.
            – MetaZen
            Sep 29 at 0:07
















          • This is partially correct (where). Can you address "They say outside where I came from, there are none larger."?
            – MetaZen
            Sep 28 at 14:56










          • @MetaZen Added.
            – gparyani
            Sep 28 at 23:47










          • That is correct! @El-guest got the checkmark for getting to the final answer first.
            – MetaZen
            Sep 29 at 0:07















          This is partially correct (where). Can you address "They say outside where I came from, there are none larger."?
          – MetaZen
          Sep 28 at 14:56




          This is partially correct (where). Can you address "They say outside where I came from, there are none larger."?
          – MetaZen
          Sep 28 at 14:56












          @MetaZen Added.
          – gparyani
          Sep 28 at 23:47




          @MetaZen Added.
          – gparyani
          Sep 28 at 23:47












          That is correct! @El-guest got the checkmark for getting to the final answer first.
          – MetaZen
          Sep 29 at 0:07




          That is correct! @El-guest got the checkmark for getting to the final answer first.
          – MetaZen
          Sep 29 at 0:07










          up vote
          2
          down vote













          You are




          The planet Jupiter




          To the North I see headstones, but to my surprise - no grass, no dirt, and no clay.




          Speculation of asteroid fields, no grass/dirt/clay on there




          To the South is the smallest you probably can't visit, then nothing for a very long way.




          The smallest of the eight planets is Mercury, you cant visit it since its way too close to the sun.




          To the West is a garden fit for the gods with very few things that decay.




          According to scientists Venus may have once been a garden planet, might also just be Earth




          To the East is a needle that cannot be threaded and needs very few letters to say.




          Saturn, threading the needle wouldn't quite work since threading the rings of saturn would mean going through the planet




          They say outside where I came from, there are none larger. Where and what am I?




          You're the largest planet, Jupiter




          Hint #1




          Before you go far in any direction, every direction starts looking the same.




          .




          Because of this the compass directions above are not relevant, planets rotate around the sun so at some point North will be South and vice-versa







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          • Wow! I really like this answer, but it is not what I had in mind. Lots of good connections to the clues, though!
            – MetaZen
            Sep 27 at 16:28














          up vote
          2
          down vote













          You are




          The planet Jupiter




          To the North I see headstones, but to my surprise - no grass, no dirt, and no clay.




          Speculation of asteroid fields, no grass/dirt/clay on there




          To the South is the smallest you probably can't visit, then nothing for a very long way.




          The smallest of the eight planets is Mercury, you cant visit it since its way too close to the sun.




          To the West is a garden fit for the gods with very few things that decay.




          According to scientists Venus may have once been a garden planet, might also just be Earth




          To the East is a needle that cannot be threaded and needs very few letters to say.




          Saturn, threading the needle wouldn't quite work since threading the rings of saturn would mean going through the planet




          They say outside where I came from, there are none larger. Where and what am I?




          You're the largest planet, Jupiter




          Hint #1




          Before you go far in any direction, every direction starts looking the same.




          .




          Because of this the compass directions above are not relevant, planets rotate around the sun so at some point North will be South and vice-versa







          share|improve this answer




















          • Wow! I really like this answer, but it is not what I had in mind. Lots of good connections to the clues, though!
            – MetaZen
            Sep 27 at 16:28












          up vote
          2
          down vote










          up vote
          2
          down vote









          You are




          The planet Jupiter




          To the North I see headstones, but to my surprise - no grass, no dirt, and no clay.




          Speculation of asteroid fields, no grass/dirt/clay on there




          To the South is the smallest you probably can't visit, then nothing for a very long way.




          The smallest of the eight planets is Mercury, you cant visit it since its way too close to the sun.




          To the West is a garden fit for the gods with very few things that decay.




          According to scientists Venus may have once been a garden planet, might also just be Earth




          To the East is a needle that cannot be threaded and needs very few letters to say.




          Saturn, threading the needle wouldn't quite work since threading the rings of saturn would mean going through the planet




          They say outside where I came from, there are none larger. Where and what am I?




          You're the largest planet, Jupiter




          Hint #1




          Before you go far in any direction, every direction starts looking the same.




          .




          Because of this the compass directions above are not relevant, planets rotate around the sun so at some point North will be South and vice-versa







          share|improve this answer












          You are




          The planet Jupiter




          To the North I see headstones, but to my surprise - no grass, no dirt, and no clay.




          Speculation of asteroid fields, no grass/dirt/clay on there




          To the South is the smallest you probably can't visit, then nothing for a very long way.




          The smallest of the eight planets is Mercury, you cant visit it since its way too close to the sun.




          To the West is a garden fit for the gods with very few things that decay.




          According to scientists Venus may have once been a garden planet, might also just be Earth




          To the East is a needle that cannot be threaded and needs very few letters to say.




          Saturn, threading the needle wouldn't quite work since threading the rings of saturn would mean going through the planet




          They say outside where I came from, there are none larger. Where and what am I?




          You're the largest planet, Jupiter




          Hint #1




          Before you go far in any direction, every direction starts looking the same.




          .




          Because of this the compass directions above are not relevant, planets rotate around the sun so at some point North will be South and vice-versa








          share|improve this answer












          share|improve this answer



          share|improve this answer










          answered Sep 27 at 14:54









          Marco Geertsma

          545417




          545417











          • Wow! I really like this answer, but it is not what I had in mind. Lots of good connections to the clues, though!
            – MetaZen
            Sep 27 at 16:28
















          • Wow! I really like this answer, but it is not what I had in mind. Lots of good connections to the clues, though!
            – MetaZen
            Sep 27 at 16:28















          Wow! I really like this answer, but it is not what I had in mind. Lots of good connections to the clues, though!
          – MetaZen
          Sep 27 at 16:28




          Wow! I really like this answer, but it is not what I had in mind. Lots of good connections to the clues, though!
          – MetaZen
          Sep 27 at 16:28

















           

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