Black Sand Beach
Sea Village Condominium interior shot.
These were Polynesian style bungalos
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Posing in front of a nice falls
Turtle on famous Black Sand Beach. The condo was within walking distance.
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Hughes 500 copter with rhe "doors off". We took the tour of the active volcano. This activity is not near any trails
The doors really were off! With the doors off, they could carry 5 in a 4 place helicopter...
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Making a turn toward the volcano, the trip was awesome.
It was about a 10 min flight from Hilo to the active crater.
The new crater with recent flows, Pacific Ocean in distance
Some glowing lava in the crater. We could feel the heat while hovering.
Another crater in the national park with activity. It glowed red at night.
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Shot from the new crater and the underground tube leading to the ocean. The pilot said that 40 acres have been added since November
Recently resettled area oveer recent lava flows. The people just rebuilt over the lava.
This is in the last two years
Lava pouring into the pacific ocean. This view looking South
Shot straight down from copter. We saw some red!
This National Park road was covered by 1983 flow
Picnic Lunch at city park in Hilo. That's our rental car in the background
Gecko at the condo
Tree Farm Home
3-05-13
