2019 - You May Travel

Details: Written by Nanqi You; Category: Hawaii; Published: December 31, 2019; Hits: 3558

Since Sarah and Ross arrived on the Big Island, we got busy:

Beaches includes Hapuna Beach, Ho'Okena beach AKA Gray Sand Beach, Mahai'ula Beach, Spencer Beach, Black Sand Beach formed in 2018 from the new volcano eruptions.

Took a 5.5 mile Hike on Ala Kahakai Historic Trail from Soencer beach to Hapuna.

Finally visited the Volcano National Park and took the Kilauea Iki Hike.

Visited the small but impressive Lava Tree Park.

Rainbow Waterfall in Hilo

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Rainbow Waterfall in Hilo
Rainbow Waterfall on a rare sunny day in Hilo

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Rainbow Waterfall on a rare sunny day in Hilo
Large Banyan tree (Sarah and Ross are underneath it). Our friend Hatti's daughter Banyan is named after it.

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Large Banyan tree (Sarah and Ross are underneath it). Our friend Hatti's daughter Banyan is named after it.
A deadly fungus threatens one of Hawaii’s most beloved and important species, the ʻōhiʻa tree

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A deadly fungus threatens one of Hawaii’s most beloved and important species, the ʻōhiʻa tree
Mahai'ula Beach ponds

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Mahai'ula Beach ponds
In the crator on the Kilauea Iki Crator Trail

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In the crator on the Kilauea Iki Crator Trail
Kilauea Iki Crator Trail

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Kilauea Iki Crator Trail
Kilauea Iki Crator Trail

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Kilauea Iki Crator Trail
Bamboo Orchid in Volcanoes National Park

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Bamboo Orchid in Volcanoes National Park
Fern in the Volcanoes National Park

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Fern in the Volcanoes National Park
Coast line along Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail started on Spencer Beach

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Coast line along Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail started on Spencer Beach
Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail

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Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail
Golf course along Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail

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Golf course along Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail
A secluded beach along Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail which was shown flash flooded in the next photo

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A secluded beach along Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail which was shown flash flooded in the next photo
A secluded beach along Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail flash flooded

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A secluded beach along Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail flash flooded
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2018 lava flow which blocked road for 3 miles

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2018 lava flow which blocked road for 3 miles
Steve on the newly formed black sand beach from 3018 volcano lava flow at Issac Hele State Park.

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Steve on the newly formed black sand beach from 3018 volcano lava flow at Issac Hele State Park.
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Lava Tree Park.

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Lava Tree Park.
Legend tree flower before blooming

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Legend tree flower before blooming
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Monk Seal on Mahai'ula Beach

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Monk Seal on Mahai'ula Beach
Sarah on Mahai'ula Beach, Mahai'ula Bay.

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Sarah on Mahai'ula Beach, Mahai'ula Bay.

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Details: Written by Nanqi You; Category: Hawaii; Published: December 23, 2019; Hits: 3545

We got to the big island and moved into our vacation rental. It is very nice in a neighborhood area. Address: 82-953 Aka Ala Street, Captain Cook. 3 bedroom 2 bath. It is only our second trip together to the big island and we stayed near KONA last time. Looks like there is not many attractive beaches in this part but lots of trails. We will have to drive to Kapuna a few times to get beach fix for Sarah and Ross.

On our drive yesterday, we found some fresh caught fish by a guy from the roadside. They are Menpachi or Soldierfish. About 8 inches long and very mild flavored. To clean and descale was not that easy. But the dinner was GREAT.

Captain Cook Monument Trail is within walking distance. The snorkeling at the end is supposed to be fabulous. Since we are not snorkeling this trip and it is a straight up and down 3 mile trail, not sure if we are going to do it.

Ho'okena Beach Park is 25 minutes drive away. We checked it out yesterday. Since it is gray sand, it looks dirty. It has a camp ground on the beach and lots of locals there. The bay looks peaceful and water is calm.

At the vacation rental in Captain Cook area on the Big Island

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At the vacation rental in Captain Cook area on the Big Island
Bought some Soldierfish from a guy by the roadside. They are also known as menpachi or mempachi in Hawaii. Mild soft fish.

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Bought some Soldierfish from a guy by the roadside. They are also known as menpachi or mempachi in Hawaii. Mild soft fish.
YUM!

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YUM!
We must have liked them

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We must have liked them
View from our bedroom window. There are alvacado tree, orange tree, and banan trees on the property.

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View from our bedroom window. There are alvacado tree, orange tree, and banan trees on the property.
Flowers from the host's farm

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Flowers from the host's farm
As usual, Hot Poop shirt is a hit. One of the venders at the farmer's market asked to take a picute of the Hot Poop shirt on Steve.

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As usual, Hot Poop shirt is a hit. One of the venders at the farmer's market asked to take a picute of the Hot Poop shirt on Steve.
Ho'okena Beach Park

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Ho'okena Beach Park