Hiking On Haleakalā, Maui Haleakalā offers a glimpse into a landscape that leaves the impression that you’re visiting Mars, with the bonus of spectacular vistas of the Pacific and the island of Maui spread out at your feet. Haleakalā dominates the Hawaiian island of Maui which is actually created by two volcanic cones joined byContinue reading “Today’s Images • A Hike On Mars”
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And On The 3rd Day
…God Created the Land On the third day God said, “Let the waters under the sky be gathered together into one place, and let the dry land appear.” … And God saw that it was good. Lava meets the sea as it flows from Kilauea volcano eruptions. Taken from a ship at night sitting offContinue reading “And On The 3rd Day”
The Hawaiian Islands Geology
When you visit Hawaii it doesn’t take very long to realize you have come to a place like no other on earth. Isolated from continental land by at least 2,400 miles of ocean. It is blessed with year round average temperatures in the eighties and abundant rainfall. Its history is both ancient as well asContinue reading “The Hawaiian Islands Geology”
Todays Featured Poster • Haleakala Hawaii
Haleakalā National Park located on the island of Maui in Hawaii. The park is named after the dormant volcano that covers over 33,000 acres. Climbing out of the Pacific Ocean to the parks tallest peak of Puʻu ʻUlaʻula at 10,023 feet, it is one of the few places on the planet where you can travelContinue reading “Todays Featured Poster • Haleakala Hawaii”
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Thera/Santorini And the Death Of A Civilization
You’re standing on the deck of a cruise ship near Santorini, Greece that’s anchored in the middle of a ring of islands. The near island’s sheer cliffs rise almost a six hundred feet right out of the water. You are looking at the aftermath of the largest explosive event in all of human history. OverContinue reading “Thera/Santorini And the Death Of A Civilization”
Lost In Europe, a Volcano and Diving for Coins
A Short Story There are times when you experience something that just stays with you. This account involves a couple of things that still remain vivid to this day. In the 60’s while in the Mediterranean I spent a few days in Taormina, Sicily as part of a group of Navy divers. I think theContinue reading “Lost In Europe, a Volcano and Diving for Coins”
The Intentional Travelers 