June 12, 2019

~ islanddave
Mauna Kea – White Mountain (13,803 feet above sea level)
– the highest point in the state of Hawaii. Most of the volcano is underwater, and when measured from its oceanic base, Mauna Kea is the tallest volcano in the world, measuring over 10,000 m (33,000 ft) in height. Mauna Kea is about a million years old, and has thus passed the most active shield stage of life hundreds of thousands of years ago. In its current post-shield state, its lava is more viscous, resulting in a steeper profile.
One of the many banyan trees growing along Banyan Drive a tree-lined street at the shoreline of Hilo, Hawaii. It is known as the “Hilo Walk of Fame” for the banyan trees planted by celebrities. These trees have withstood several tsunamis that have devastated the town on the Big Island of Hawaii. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banyan_Drive

The Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle, known as “Honu,” symbolizes good luck, endurance and long life. Turtles can show up as a person’s guardian spirit, known as “Aumakua.” When lost, turtles are excellent navigators and often find their way home. (KD, not to worry!)

Tomorrow we leave Hilo traveling to the other side of Mauna Kei and to the town of Kailua-Kona. It was nice to spend this week with my sister exploring Hilo and surroundings, now on to a new Big Island adventure together!

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