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I started this Blog when I first started working with the North Lake College Summer Hawaiian Field Studies course. I knew that in 2 weeks, I would learn so much and I needed a place to document it. I was right. I went back through my pictures when I got home and thought, "Did we stop here? I don't remember this!". So I went back to my Blog and was reminded of that moment. So many great moments, so many great stories...here is where I document them. Please read, enjoy, send me questions, comments, etc.

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Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Day 5 - Thurston Lava Tube, Lava Trees, Orchids, Mauna Kea Observatory

We stopped at a new place to see the Kilauea Flow. Apparently, you can hike down in there.  We did not, but we saw a couple of people down in there. 



Next, we head to the Thurston Lava Tube. There is first a nice walk through a rainforest. 



On down the road to the Lava Trees.  Here is another GPS/Elevation marker with some equipment above it. This was not here last year.  They have added this station.  I assume it is measuring trimmers in the ground. 


A very cool Lava Tree...and then I am hugging one.  

We went to the Akatsuka Orchid Gardens.  They have a new orchid maze and a quiz to tell you what kid of orchid you are.  Here are my results....and a orchid in my hair. 


Before heading up to Mauna Kea, we stop at Rainbow Falls.  I think is is one of the prettiest waterfalls. 


Mauna Kea Astronomy Visitors Center. BURRR!!!



The Mauna Kea Silver Sword.  There were a few that were in bloom.  This is the only place you will find these plants. 
















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