Day 2 and we're seeing the lava flow into the sea. The day began with a downpour. We got up at 3:30 a.m. to see whether we could hike in for sunrise where the lava is entering the sea, but to no avail. We dawdled through the morning downpour, and finally headed out to the county "viewing area" which is a well-marked trail, about 3/4 mile long, where you can go to see the plume from quite a distance away. Towards sunset, the viewing area fills out with families bringing their picnic dinner, a group that proceeded to sit cross-legged, palms to the heavens, and chant to the goddess Pele, and tourists from all over the world. As the sky darkened, the volcanic activity increased, and the glow of the red lava could be seen reflected in the steam cloud. People ooh'd and ahh'd like they were at the fireworks on the Fourth of July!
Day 2 and we're seeing the lava flow into the sea. The day began with a downpour. We got up at 3:30 a.m. to see whether we could hike in for sunrise where the lava is entering the sea, but to no avail. We dawdled through the morning downpour, and finally headed out to the county "viewing area" which is a well-marked trail, about 3/4 mile long, where you can go to see the plume from quite a distance away. Towards sunset, the viewing area fills out with families bringing their picnic dinner, a group that proceeded to sit cross-legged, palms to the heavens, and chant to the goddess Pele, and tourists from all over the world. As the sky darkened, the volcanic activity increased, and the glow of the red lava could be seen reflected in the steam cloud. People ooh'd and ahh'd like they were at the fireworks on the Fourth of July!
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