We were missing the change of seasons back home so we grabbed all the fleece we could find and headed up the volcano. It's the highest point (13,796ft!) for thousands and thousands of miles. Absolutely amazing to go from steamy jungle to barren, windswept, snow and ice in a short drive. And the star gazing is stunning! The big island has only long-wavelength (yellow-red) streetlights to cut down on light pollution. So there's no background light, just clear cold air and extreme darkness. We had a lot of fun with the cold wind blasting our faces and the altitude making us short of breath, and got a great astronomy lesson from a UH-Hilo grad student at the visitor center.
By the way, we changed the settings on the blog so that now you can post a comment without having to sign up for anything. So comment away!
4 comments:
That's amazing that you can go from one extreme to another with just a car ride!!! I love the pictures!!! Makes me wish I was having fun adventures too! Keep having a great and safe time!!! Can't wait to see all the pictures in person! Miss you!!!
P.S. Gretel says hi to both of you!!! And she said she hopes you don't mind (Jude) that she still refers to you as Mr. Loftus.
You folks are too bloody cool! Michele and I really enjoy checking out your blog.
Have fun and travel safe.
Our home computer crapped out and so I'm just getting to your uber-cool blog. Seems like you guys are getting down with some awesome nature.
Hey, my nephew just finished basic training in the army, and is stationed at Schofield Barracks in Honolulu. Drop by and say hi.
BTW, how did those Cleveland Indians make out in the 2007 playoffs? :P
Jimbo
Hi Uncle Phil and Aunt Debbie! I am just seeing your blog for the first time today because Mary never bothered to show me. I miss you guys so much, but it looks like you're having a lot of fun. Thanksgivivg at Grammy's was not at all the same without you guys. I hope you have fun in New Zealand and that I can talk to you again soon. I miss you sooo much. Love,Sean
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