Mr. Turtle at Byodo-In TempleSay hello to Mr. Turtle from Byodo-In Temple!. He was an inquisitive little guy, coming up out of the water to take a peek at people. I'm not sure, but he might have even smiled for the camera. Okay, that might be a stretch, but he was there on the shore and I was not about to miss the opportunity. This would probably be a pretty good place to … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Mr. Turtle at Byodo-In Temple
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Friday Fotos – Return to Thurston Lava Tube
Return to Thurston Lava TubeI posted another picture of the Thurston Lava Tube a few weeks ago. This shot was taken toward the end of the tube. The stair are visible, along with people who had been ahead of us. Inside the tube, it's lit well enough to be able to see where you're going, but not so bright as to make everything visible. It's an eerie feeling being inside a … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Return to Thurston Lava Tube
Friday Fotos – Sunrise at Nukoli‘i Beach
Sunrise at Nukoli‘i BeachBeginning the day down along the shore at Nukoli‘i Beach was always a favorite part of my days when we visited Kaua‘i. Each morning, a flock of sunrise watchers gather to see the clouds part and the rays of golden sunshine poke through. As you can see in the photo above, the colors run the gamut from black to gray and gold to a brilliant orange. … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Sunrise at Nukoli‘i Beach
Friday Fotos – Liliuokalani Gardens in Hilo
Liliuokalani Gardens in HiloLiluokalani Gardens in Hilo is a wonderful part of Hilo on the Big Island. Right in town, it offers locals and tourists almost twenty-five acres to hang out, enjoy the grounds, or simply relax. The park consists mainly of Japanese gardens and is one of the largest examples of Eco-Style gardens outside of Japan. More from the Big Island … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Liliuokalani Gardens in Hilo
Friday Fotos – Inside Thurston Lava Tube
Inside Thurston Lava Tube If you ever have the chance to get to Volcano's National Park, be sure to walk through the Thurston Lava Tube. This is an amazing experience. It's not the easiest trek because there are steps and rough surfaces. The distance is only about a third of a mile, but it can take thirty minutes to make the full circle. There's a lot to see and photos to … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Inside Thurston Lava Tube