Our day in Hilo on the Big Island started off with a disappointing view of Hilo Bay and not much else except for the commercial docks. The sound of transport trucks and fork lifts filed the heavy, misty air. However, about an hour after sunrise something magical happened. For less than an hour the great Mauna Kea showed her snow capped peak - very cool to see.
In the afternoon we were off to visit Volcanoes National Park where we encountered active steam vents, craters from previous eruptions and an amazing lava tube. We crossed the lava field from a major eruption of Kilauea in 1974 with much of the damage still visible. It was a great tour with a very knowledgeable local guide.
Everywhere we go we hear about how sugar production was a driving force here and with its demise came a major blow to the economy. Hilo is no different and it essentially relies on tourism now.
As we sailed for Kona last night we were fortunate again as we spotted a whale just outside the harbour. A great day!
Aloha - really enjoying the pictures from you and Roger. so glad you're having such a good time. All is well here. Uncle David talking to "him" right now. lol.
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