Day 7: we went and saw the hot lava! Wait, did I skip day 6? We didn't take any photos yesterday. We had a slow morning so that Will could have a good nap and then hung out at a pretty little black sand beach south of Hilo. On to the hot lava!
We got up at 5 am to go see the hot lava at sunrise. Unfortunately, we couldn't find the car keys and missed sunrise, but we still had a great show.
We walked over new lava that covered the road we drove on 2 years ago.
As we approached the freshest lava, the ground began to steam as raindrops fell.
Check out the glow right beneath the surface of the hardened lava!
We finally found some fresh flow!Check this out!
Wow! You couldn't get too close because of the heat. Jeff poked a long stick (6ft) in the flow but could only stand close enough for a second or two. The stick immediately burst into flames where it touched the lava.
The surface cooled really quickly making this ropey pahoehoe lava.
Jack says, check this out!
This guy didn't get out fast enough!
After the hot lava we hiked to the "new" black sand beach. It was formed over the last couple of decades. This island is always changing!
Then off to tidal pools to do some snorkeling. The boys made some fortresses in the shallow pools.
Then a hike to Champagne Pond, a warm spring in a little cove.
Nice little spot. Jack and I swam while Will snoozed on dad.
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