Hawaii - Big Island - February 2002 Gallery

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Luckily this one is out of her reach.
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Another nice shot of the royal harbor.
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That's right, it's a Tiki convention.
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This wall separated the royal compound from the place of refuge.
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Enjoy this artsy shot of the palm trees reflected in the pool.
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A Hawaiian craftsman works on a totem. It will take him many months to complete it.
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Onward, to the "Painted Church".
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Rather unusual decorative style, don't you think?
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And out in the church's garden.
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Look at this site...as the lava flowed (left side), nothing was left but destruction. Looks like the land on the right dodged the bullet.
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Fascinating, the way nature recovers even in the most barren of conditions.
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This tree is determined to make it.
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These guys are hanging in there as well, with varying degrees of success.
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The waves crash on the shore...if only I knew how to surf.
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Okay, I couldn't resist this sign. You know, coconut-related injuries are no laughing matter. Really...
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Here we are at Punalu'u, a black sand beach.

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