It was like an off day today as we could choose to ride a lot or a little and use the time to visit Volcano National Park. We chose to forego rain, wind (at least 20 mph) and climbs for walks and talks in the park. Although we did get caught in a few showers within the park. It was also kind of chilly here with the high never getting above about 60 and with the wind it felt a lot colder.
Prior to heading to the park, our shuttle guide came back to take Rita to a clinic to have her ankle assessed. The good news is that nothing is broken. She is going to attempt riding tomorrow.
We biked to the park and stopped at the Visitor Center. Some of the group went to a few video shows and some of us went for a short-guided hike and learned about vegetation, local Hawaiian lore, and about the volcano. A few people spent time in an art gallery as well. We opted for lunch in the park and then visited the steam vents, and a huge lava tube. A few people did a hike to the bottom of the caldera. It really was a good day to visit the park!
View of the volcano crater from Volcano Lodge.
A steam vent
Riding within Volcano National Park. Sue is the rider directly in front of me.
View of Kilauea Ika.
Heading into the lava tube. Janet is the closest person to the camera.
More Jurassic Park type views.
Exit from the lava tube.
