A few days into our trip to the Big Island of Hawai'i (we stayed in Kailua-Kona along Ali'i Dr.), we decided it was necessary to take a trip to the Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Even in crazy winds and sweltering humidity (all on the same stretch of coast), it was a beautiful day. I'm completely in awe of the clouds covering the island - gigantic and low, you just want to jump up and touch them.
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| a quick stop on the way to take in the gorgeous coastline |
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| 50 shades of blue |
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| Embracing the wind (photo by Michael Phillips) |
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| Messing around in the car (it was a 2 hour drive one way) |
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| Landscape around the coast reminded me of Australia |
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| Photo by Michael Phillips |
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See what I mean about these clouds?  |
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| Volcanic tube - over 500 years old |
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| Rainforest in the park |
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| Volcanic steam vent |
