Pele the Goddess of Volcanoes, has been busy the past few days on the Big Island. It was reported today in the Star Bulletin that a lava flow reached the ocean overnight. So if it has been your dream so see an active Hawaiian Volcano, you should head to the Big Island this weekend.
Observatory and Hawaii Civil Defense officials viewed the activity this morning from a helicopter viewing the rising steam as the lava entered the ocean. Five people were evacuated from the area Tuesday, just ahead of the advancing lava flows. A big influx of visitors is expected to the lava-viewing site. “Judging from the experience at a viewing site in 2001-2002, more than 1,000 people per day can be expected”, Mayor Kim said. “The mission is to make viewing safe”.
If you do head over, be sure to bring enough water, wear sturdy shoes and carry a flashlight at night. Respect this area and be sure to obey all signs regarding safety, as you don’t want to anger Madame Pele. (Posted by CM – images courtesy Star Bulletin)
Since 2006 Bruce Fisher has been publishing the Hawaii Vacation Blog and the Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast which create daily content about Hawaii Travel and Tourism. This Blog is the only online resource providing Hawaii-based information aimed at travelers seven days per week. postings reflect the Hawaiian Islands, their culture and their lifestyle as accurately and thoroughly as possible.
One of the great things about visiting Hawaii is that someone will give you a flower lei. They smell nice and are beautiful, but do you know where the tradition comes from? What is the significance of receiving a flower lei?
The lei custom was introduced to the Hawaiian Islands by early Polynesian voyagers, who took an incredible journey from Tahiti, navigating by the stars in sailing canoes. With these early settlers, the lei tradition in Hawaii was born.
Leis were constructed of flowers, leaves, shells, seeds, nuts and feathers. These garlands were worn by ancient Hawaiians to beautify and distinguish themselves from others. With the advent of tourism in the islands, the lei quickly became the symbol of Hawaii to millions of visitors worldwide.
During the "Boat Days" of the early 1900s, lei vendors lined the pier at Aloha Tower to welcome visitors to the islands and locals back home. It is said that departing visitors would throw their lei into the sea as the ship passed Diamond Head, in the hopes that like the lei, they too would return to the islands again some day. (Posted by CM)
Since 2006 Bruce Fisher has been publishing the Hawaii Vacation Blog and the Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast which create daily content about Hawaii Travel and Tourism. This Blog is the only online resource providing Hawaii-based information aimed at travelers seven days per week. postings reflect the Hawaiian Islands, their culture and their lifestyle as accurately and thoroughly as possible.
Before moving to Hawaii, if someone mentioned a green flash – thoughts of a St. Patrick’s Day streakier or a super hero would have come to mind.
I have never actually seen it. I have heard about it. I have tried to see it but it has always eluded me. Head to Waikiki before sunset and you will find people watching the horizon. The green flash is touted as a fleeting splash of emerald light appearing on the horizon just as the sun dips below the Pacific.
Hawaii is one of the best places to view this natural phenomenon. The green flash is best seen when the sun sets into the ocean and only when the view is clear and cloudless all the way to the horizon. Please note that looking directly at the sun is always dangerous. The green flash is only visible for the last moment. It truly is an experience you could miss in a blink of an eye.
So next time you are in Hawaii, I encourage you to head to your favorite spot and tuck into a beautiful sunset. No guarantees on that green flash but it will be a nice way to end your day. However rest assured, I will continue to watch. Dedicated on my quest for the elusive green flash. And besides it is a great excuse for a sunset cocktail – all in the name research! (Posted & Image By CM)
Since 2006 Bruce Fisher has been publishing the Hawaii Vacation Blog and the Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast which create daily content about Hawaii Travel and Tourism. This Blog is the only online resource providing Hawaii-based information aimed at travelers seven days per week. postings reflect the Hawaiian Islands, their culture and their lifestyle as accurately and thoroughly as possible.
The latest Hawaii Vacation News for the week of March 3, 2008. We talk about VOG which has been around in the Hawaiian Islands. Also the Spotlight this week is on a wonderful hike up Kahili Ridge in Kauai. Weather forecast and Hawaii celebrity news.
Since 2006 Bruce Fisher has been publishing the Hawaii Vacation Blog and the Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast which create daily content about Hawaii Travel and Tourism. This Blog is the only online resource providing Hawaii-based information aimed at travelers seven days per week. postings reflect the Hawaiian Islands, their culture and their lifestyle as accurately and thoroughly as possible.
Pele the Goddess of Volcanoes, has been busy the past few days on the Big Island. It was reported today in the Star Bulletin that a lava flow reached the ocean overnight. So if it has been your dream so see an active Hawaiian Volcano, you should head to the Big Island this weekend.
If you do head over, be sure to bring enough water, wear sturdy shoes and carry a flashlight at night. Respect this area and be sure to obey all signs regarding safety, as you don’t want to anger Madame Pele. (Posted by CM – images courtesy Star Bulletin)
Published by Bruce Fisher
One of the great things about visiting Hawaii is that someone will give you a flower lei. They smell nice and are beautiful, but do you know where the tradition comes from? What is the significance of receiving a flower lei?
Before moving to Hawaii, if someone mentioned a green flash – thoughts of a St. Patrick’s Day streakier or a super hero would have come to mind.
