So – everyone reading this knows Hawaii pretty well, I’m sure.  It’s a lot of volcanoes sitting in the ‘Ring of Fire’ that have exploded creating mountains and spewed lava which flowed and added to the islands created.  Over time that lava – and coral – have eroded and created beautiful beaches.  All of this activity can currently been seen at the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

Mauna Kea caldera with steam vents visible.

Lots of steam activity down below.

Remnants of lava flows.  Surf’s up!

Millions of years of pounding by the surf to create beautiful palm tree lined beaches.

Colorful plants everywhere growing out of the fertile soil.

Thus ends 72 days at sea.

Some of the locales visited along the way.

It has been a wonderful time with lots of memories;-)

E & G at the end of a wonderful experience with no more history or geography lessons!!!