Today we drove all the way around the Big Island which is no small task. The destination was Hawaii Volcanos National Park on the opposite side of the Island from the Hilton where we are staying. The drive was beautiful, however, Carol and I were taking turns falling asleep along the way. There are plenty of Kona Coffee shops along the way to keep our energy levels up.
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The actual park was quite amazing and I must say I would have been more impressed if it weren't for all of the pictures in the book and videos showing lava spewing from the crater. The crater is quite massive and plenty of steam and gases escaping from the ground. There were loads of tour buses unloading at each stop (likely people from the two cruise ships parked on the Island).
The rain started to come down as is normal in a rainforest so we drove on to the town of Hilo which would appear to be the place where most people have lived as residents (not like the tourist-type towns on the other side of the island). We checked out a pretty waterfall and drove back just in time for our 8:00 dinner reservations.
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We weren't able to see the flowing lava, but this drive is a requirement for anyone visiting the Island. The Volcano crater is unlike any other topography on earth and is an inspiration to come back when there is lava being ejected.
Photo Map for this Trip
Intro: A'awon and Kawol in Hawai'i
Day 1: North Kohala
Day 2: Volcanos National Park
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