Today we started out early and headed to the other side of the island. We really enjoyed this drive...it was so green and beautiful! Our first stop was the Waipio Valley...
A shot of Dan at the overlook...
This valley is one of the only places that is virtually left untouched. You can't see it in the picture, but on that mountain hill in the distance there is a zigzag trail that warriors used to run up and down to increase their strength...
Just beautiful! What a view...
A shot of our adorable selves... we are getting pretty good at taking our own picture...
Next stop was the town of Honokaa and "Tex's" for a famous Malasada's. (Portuguese Donut)
They were really good...
This place was crazy busy... mostly locals...so you know it's good!
Before I forget... this is my anniversary gift from Dan. When he gave it to me...he told me "All I want is more of your time..." How sweet is that. How about "For TIME and all ETERNITY"...
Next stop... Akaka Falls. This was a fun little hike.
Why does Dan look like this?....
Because his legs look like this!... They match the hot pink in his shorts! Ouch!!! A little too much sun yesterday!
The falls... this is the largest waterfall in Hawaii....
Next stop... Hilo. This is a bridge and waterfall on our way into the city...
Why do I look like this?....
Because I am about to get into THIS!!!!!...
About to leave on a ride over Volcano National Park...
I am deathly afraid of heights... so this was a HUGE deal for me! A look at Hilo...
Rainbow Falls...
A look at the crater in the distance...
Getting closer...
Closer...
Right above it...
I was a little nervous at the moment. We were in the front seats with the pilot...
Lava bursting up in the crater...
A look at the coastline. Most of the current activity in the volcano is coming out underwater right into the ocean...
A look at the macadamia nut fields...
Dan had to get a shot of the scrap yard we flew over...
After we landed and were back safely on the ground...
On our way back "home" we stopped at Laupahoehoe...
This has been one of our favorite places. Absolutely beautiful!
When we got down to the beach we couldn't believe how violently the waves were hitting all of these black jagged rocks. It was amazing!
A shot of us with the rocks behind us...
Look at that power!
We thought we would be out late tonight, but we were able to stop and have a nice dinner and come home and watch a movie... what a great day! Only two days left and we are headed home to our girls! Hugs and Kisses!
A shot of Dan at the overlook... 
This valley is one of the only places that is virtually left untouched. You can't see it in the picture, but on that mountain hill in the distance there is a zigzag trail that warriors used to run up and down to increase their strength... 
Just beautiful! What a view... 
A shot of our adorable selves... we are getting pretty good at taking our own picture... 
Next stop was the town of Honokaa and "Tex's" for a famous Malasada's. (Portuguese Donut) 
They were really good... 
This place was crazy busy... mostly locals...so you know it's good! 
Before I forget... this is my anniversary gift from Dan. When he gave it to me...he told me "All I want is more of your time..." How sweet is that. How about "For TIME and all ETERNITY"... 
Next stop... Akaka Falls. This was a fun little hike. 
Why does Dan look like this?.... 
Because his legs look like this!... They match the hot pink in his shorts! Ouch!!! A little too much sun yesterday! 
The falls... this is the largest waterfall in Hawaii.... 
Next stop... Hilo. This is a bridge and waterfall on our way into the city... 
Why do I look like this?.... 
Because I am about to get into THIS!!!!!... 
About to leave on a ride over Volcano National Park... 
I am deathly afraid of heights... so this was a HUGE deal for me! A look at Hilo... 
Rainbow Falls... 
A look at the crater in the distance... 
Getting closer... 
Closer... 
Right above it... 
I was a little nervous at the moment. We were in the front seats with the pilot... 
Lava bursting up in the crater... 
A look at the coastline. Most of the current activity in the volcano is coming out underwater right into the ocean... 
A look at the macadamia nut fields... 
Dan had to get a shot of the scrap yard we flew over... 
After we landed and were back safely on the ground... 
On our way back "home" we stopped at Laupahoehoe... 
This has been one of our favorite places. Absolutely beautiful! 
When we got down to the beach we couldn't believe how violently the waves were hitting all of these black jagged rocks. It was amazing! 
A shot of us with the rocks behind us... 
Look at that power! 
We thought we would be out late tonight, but we were able to stop and have a nice dinner and come home and watch a movie... what a great day! Only two days left and we are headed home to our girls! Hugs and Kisses! 
3 comments:
I finally remembered which island they filmed Jurassic Park on- Kauai. Not that you care...but....
The pictures look great. So beautiful. I'm so proud of you that you did a helicopter ride!!
that is so cool! We are so proud of you mom! The pictures are amazing! we cant wait to see you!
Love your girls!
So brave of you to go in the helicopter! Sounds like a great day!
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