What's your favorite place on this island?
South Point! The water is just unbelievably clear and blue. You can see all the way to the bottom... anywhere from 30 to 40 feet... and all the colorful fish in between.
What was your favorite moment so far?
Snow Angels!!! We went to the top of Mauna Kea, 13000+ feet. After exploring the various satellite dishes, scientific observatories, and taking in the breathtaking views, the boys had a little fun. It was quite hilarious to watch those two lose their shirts and WALK over to this hill and sprawl out in the snow! Eric started out up by Chuck, but the snow had other ideas for him. :)
What was your favorite "Hawaii first" so far on this trip?
This was our first whale sighting, ever! We were on the cliffs in Volcanoes National Park and had the privilege of seeing this amazing creature frolicking out at sea!
Favorite sunset so far?
This was absolutely amazing. It was after a long, crappy day on the windward side of the island that just wouldn't cooperate with us. Our helicopter ride was cancelled, and we just couldn't escape the rain. Having seen how much it rained, we knew our plans to go into Waipio Valley the next day were busted as well. This was really the saving grace for that day.
Favorite element of nature so far?
While Eric was here we went back to Kilauea and at dusk we could see the lava flowing down the hill into the ocean. This flow had stopped quite a while ago and just resumed when around Thanksgiving. It took a few days to crest the hill and reach the ocean... just in time for Eric to see it!
Plumlee's Were Here!
