Day 2 HVNP- a photo recap of the day

Introduction to the island's volcanoes at VNP Visitor Center with Judy Weitz


Steam from the vents clouded Javier's glasses


Our offering to Pele with Halema‘Uma‘U Crater in the background


Hiking across the caldera


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Tasting the Ohelo berries


"Show and tell", Judy had some great artifacts to share


Beginning our hike down to the Kilauea caldera

Resting at Volcano House after our long hike

The lava glow at night from Halema‘Uma‘U Crater

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