Lava Tree State Park

We were camping in Puna again and went to see the Lava Tree State Park. A couple of hundred years ago, the lava was flowing heavy here and it rolled over the ohia trees. The lava would roll up and around some of the larger trees, then solidify in an upright tower before consuming the tree. What was left were called lava trees: hollowed out towers of lava.

 Inside view.

 The ferns are very cool here!

 This stalk is as big as my arm.

 Love the colors!

 Orchids abound as well.

Plants grow large here. This is a taro plant, used to make the traditional Hawaiian food, poi. Which, to be polite, is an acquired taste. Speaking of acquired tastes. . .

We went to Hawaiian Beaches to check out the coast while having a coffee and came upon a sight I just had to blog.

Hawaiian Beaches is a subdivision outside of Hilo and a few of the roads go right down to the water. A couple of houses had a lovely view of this at one time:

and then they had a view of this:

Words fail me here. . .

Peace my friends!