My First Helicopter Ride Was Amazing

So many good sights. Lots of pictures & a few videos (start HERE on the flickr).

Early morning (0730) showed us the dawn over the Big Island mountains. We headed towards the sun across the middle of the island to reach Volcanoes National Park. Steam vents everywhere and perfect overcast conditions to find some hot lava.



From there we go up the East coast through Hilo and into Waipi'o Valley. So many waterfalls all over this side of the island.

A great overview of the island. Funny & informative pilot (Koji) and great customer service (Paradise Helicopters).

Seahorse Farm

http://www.seahorse.com/




Return visit for me (from 2008), first time for Ray. More pictures at my flickr in the Hawaii 2010 folder.

Yes, That is a Mimosa

Jogged to Bongo Ben's for breakfast in town (4 1/2 miles in 50 min), spent some time at the pool with Ray, enjoyed the afternoon on the Lanai with the grown-ups.

Hello Kona

Hail Hail The Gangs All Here.
Ray, my inlaws (Ray's dad Del & his wife Mary across from him) and their friends (Deb, next to Del & Chris, next to Mary).



The traditional Kona Inn Mai Tais & Sashimi upon arrival to the Big Island.