Volcano Day

We got up early and drove over to the east side of the Big Island in order to have a full day to see a few sights around Hilo. The forecast was for a cloudy day so we figured it would be good day to miss the beach and pool.

Akaka Falls

Banyan tree

The local Farmers Market where Sheila bought papayas had some interesting vendors.  After that it was about a half hour drive to the crater..

Site where lava covered entire roadways. See the person atop the lava field in the background .

We stood at the lookout at the edge of the Kilauea crater and it was unreal, unfortunately the pictures don't do it justice at all.  It has to be seen in person.  

Thurston lava tubes

Looking over the edge as waves crashed into the steep side.

At the Volcano Lodge we had a meal and waited for darkness to fall as we watched the crater seem to come to life. Daytime it looks like smoke,  it's evening when it's power shows.