The Big Island pt. III - Kona
Before it's winter, let the final chapter of Hawaii unfold: Kona. So if you recall, we were last in Volcano. On the way to Kona, many an adventure was had. [But first a quick update. As you all know, Kilauea has been erupting pretty constantly since we left. In fact, between the time we posted Part II and this, our favorite two swimming spots were destroyed by lava. It's pretty crazy seeing your favorite vacation spots destroyed on the news] [These are the Kapoho Tide pools getting buried in lava. You park by the houses and walk right in. I imagine the tide pools will be back quickly. The road access not so much.] [Here's a pic of lava filling Kapoho Bay. The Champagne Pool featured in blog part II is circled in the above picture. It's now completely under lava and closed permanently. It was a truly amazing place and I feel super lucky we got to see it.] mmmk, doesn't look it from my phone camera, but this is the green sand of the green sand be