We returned to VNP as the air quality was much improved and we were able to get a better view of the plume from the active vent. Then on to Hilo where I scored a huge bag of papayas for $2, wonder carrots and a few other treats. We really wished we had a place to cook with the plentiful fresh veggies which were so inexpensive. On along meandering side roads with more amazing flora....mongoose count is up to 5 live ones, one of which we encountered on a walk on the grounds of the Marriott tonight. We traveled to the overlook at the Waipo Valley - the road descending to the valley floor is a 25% grade which requires (obviously!) 4 WD. We stopped for a late lunch in the cow-town of Waimea which was very peaceful and pretty.
The area where our hotel is located is nothing but a huge lava field. It's remarkable to think that they were able to build here. I'll take photos of the grounds tomorrow - we were very tired so we wandered the grounds, watched an amazing sunset and relaxed.
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