Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
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 |
