The Swanson's Big Island Trip -- June 2003

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We have always enjoyed the awesome scenery of the volcanoes area of Hawai'i. In the past, we have hiked the Kilauea Iki crater floor, and visited several parts of the Kilauea crater area. Always awesome and interesting. In August 2002, Sandi was on a business trip to Hawai'i, and had the remarkable experience of walking out to the active lava flow south of Chain of Craters Road. The view is beyond description at night, with the glow of molten lava flowing as a river. Makes you feel small. I've included some of her photos here for comparison.

We tried to see the lava this June 2003 trip, but the flow had moved too far from the road for us. It was at least 2 miles from the end of the road, and we could only manage a walk of about 1 mile, over broken fresh lava under a scorching sun. It was still quite an experience. Turns out that we were near the "Mothers Day" flow. Note that these photos include scenes of the Kilauea Iki crater. The current appearance is the result of the spectacular 1959 eruption.

The Swanson's Big Island Trip -- June 2003

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