Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Climbing the Vulcano




Dec 30 and rain again. We set out to drive to the top of the vulcano Haleakala up to 10023 feet roughly equaling 3000 m. Nice road but very winding and a lot of hairneedlecorners. Took the first turn wrong but it took us to a vinery up in the mountains where we had some tasting and even bought some specialities. Found the way to the top and had some amazing views along the way. Just when we were passing 9000 feet the rain started and when we were at the top it was difficult to see the road at times. Being high up the weather changed quickly and the next minute you could see the observatory at the top. Having done what we came for we went back down and stopped for lunch before we went to the cowboy town of Makawau. Tonight we are planning to eat tai and celebrate Joakims birthday.

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