tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64971470343366305452024-02-20T09:11:57.163-08:00Native Guide HawaiiNative Guide Hawaii is a blog by Warren Costa, Owner of Native Guide Hawaii, an ecotour company on the Big Island of Hawaii. Native Guide Hawaii specializes in private tours of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Kilauea volcano, Bird Watching, Volcano Exploration, and sightseeing on the Big Island of Hawaii. This blog covers topics associated with Hawaii's unique geology, biology, lifestyle, history, and culture.Native Guide Hawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18368816364422240179noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497147034336630545.post-49482594433890957432012-11-03T15:26:00.002-07:002012-11-04T11:43:53.753-08:00 Hawaiian Catchfly; Silene hawaiiensis<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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While walking along the rim of Kilauea Caldera one day, I stumbled across this lovely, flowering Hawaiian Catchfly, Silene hawaiiensis. This plant is endemic to the island of Hawaii, and is considered to be a threatened species. This specimen is growing in a substrate of volcanic ash emitted during an explosive eruption of Halemaumau crater back in 1790.</div>
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Native Guide Hawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18368816364422240179noreply@blogger.com0Kua Desert Trail, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Pahala, HI 96777, USA19.299478713495898 -155.3590393066406219.179570213495897 -155.51696780664062 19.4193872134959 -155.20111080664063tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497147034336630545.post-59949081007678786142012-10-01T12:29:00.001-07:002012-10-01T12:32:20.784-07:00Liliuokalani Park Bridge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Photo Credit: <a href="mailto:warren@nativeguidehawaii.com">Warren Costa</a>Native Guide Hawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18368816364422240179noreply@blogger.com0127-191 Lihiwai St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA19.725524035039147 -155.0695753097534219.724590035039146 -155.07080930975343 19.726458035039148 -155.06834130975341tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497147034336630545.post-50192395593954538632012-03-24T21:46:00.000-07:002012-03-24T21:46:19.603-07:00Introducing Kevin Michael Connolly<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwO9gcGrlWgJhx_MRzYOTmmZYop2wtECS5TuHWdTnYN4_iwtS_l64T0v5wgWsItMqpEwVSnDCnTRXzE5FUxaijWzkOVYrLmNVAqsgn4v3fptXGhS_231P5xkC2RBKv2JO71kdIzm1gXPzc/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="298px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwO9gcGrlWgJhx_MRzYOTmmZYop2wtECS5TuHWdTnYN4_iwtS_l64T0v5wgWsItMqpEwVSnDCnTRXzE5FUxaijWzkOVYrLmNVAqsgn4v3fptXGhS_231P5xkC2RBKv2JO71kdIzm1gXPzc/s400/photo.JPG" width="400px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Aloha everybody! I want to introduce you to my friend, <a href="http://kevinmichaelconnolly.com/">Kevin Michael Connolly</a>. I got to work with Kevin and Crew while they were here on the Big Island shooting a pilot for a new television show for the Discovery Channel. In the show, Kevin travels around the world, exploring the environment and overcoming obstacles. Oh, did I mention that Kevin has no legs? It was really amazing spending the day with Kevin, especially watching him moving around on the lava fields. I couldn't keep up with him! Check out <a href="http://kevinmichaelconnolly.com/">Kevin's website</a> to learn more about this amazing guy!Native Guide Hawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18368816364422240179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497147034336630545.post-6087595302587100432011-11-25T16:24:00.000-08:002011-11-25T16:37:09.844-08:00Pink Spotted Hawkmoth Caterpiller Agrius cingulata<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsjDjGiJ_rBVGE0dnbikRtY0MKDkM7zqkKw71eD1iHZ49zuHlRNr7O-TBb6-6I3lM1iWZUQEnRNNKs_OoxxbB7MQKJzle3HP5MtfKQnDFtq3T3-Y2FL_U3Q7u-7qGdDXm46pxnqDQVpmUi/s1600/DSC05234.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="300px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsjDjGiJ_rBVGE0dnbikRtY0MKDkM7zqkKw71eD1iHZ49zuHlRNr7O-TBb6-6I3lM1iWZUQEnRNNKs_OoxxbB7MQKJzle3HP5MtfKQnDFtq3T3-Y2FL_U3Q7u-7qGdDXm46pxnqDQVpmUi/s400/DSC05234.JPG" width="400px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9FAYwZf2m9xKLRaIhdmMxAotH00XSXj92eO3ZqCxktxFTrZHdcsoJne5OB4EXGcBK9hPUD8yJpiUjCg-XDjdWi9HmC6MWm8Jm01jFBDWWOe6pFEaYosGWf5X7kFn4oS1iTbYQztxq1PPM/s1600/DSC05235.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="300px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9FAYwZf2m9xKLRaIhdmMxAotH00XSXj92eO3ZqCxktxFTrZHdcsoJne5OB4EXGcBK9hPUD8yJpiUjCg-XDjdWi9HmC6MWm8Jm01jFBDWWOe6pFEaYosGWf5X7kFn4oS1iTbYQztxq1PPM/s400/DSC05235.JPG" width="400px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="left">This caterpiller was found munching on some of our sweet potato vines. The <a href="http://www.silkmoths.bizland.com/acingula.htm">Pink Spotted Hawkmoth</a> is widely distributed throughout the Americas. The moth can usually be seen during the early evening darting from flower to flower drinking nectar and hovering about.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">When I get in the mood for a vacation, I grab my pack and head off to another island. A couple of years ago, I had the opportunity to hike Haleakala volcano, on the island of Maui. Haleakala is one of the most spectacular places I have ever been. The scenery is absolutely breathtaking! Check out the <a href="http://www.nps.gov/hale/index.htm">Haleakala National Park website</a> for more information.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Photo: <a href="mailto:warren@nativeguidehawaii.com">Native Guide Hawaii</a></div>Native Guide Hawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18368816364422240179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497147034336630545.post-42302766392047886802011-08-21T17:49:00.000-07:002011-08-21T17:49:39.165-07:00Reticulite: An extreme form of pumice!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_7B39SwXnlUthQUtujzS9aVoJ9dfTzTpGvkiQzcMR8ZRTXaeypieAafV8OWgY5tSa6t7xJsIQgM7umk7FnSeDZed3zmRRKqN2V_j7gEQcnri9MrrWy0IcJ27U7Bv3qo4J25N7piWPxoTZ/s1600/reticulite.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="372px" qaa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_7B39SwXnlUthQUtujzS9aVoJ9dfTzTpGvkiQzcMR8ZRTXaeypieAafV8OWgY5tSa6t7xJsIQgM7umk7FnSeDZed3zmRRKqN2V_j7gEQcnri9MrrWy0IcJ27U7Bv3qo4J25N7piWPxoTZ/s400/reticulite.jpg" width="400px" /></a></div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Reticulite is an extreme form of pumice formed within high lava fountains; about 1,000 feet, (300 meters), high, or more. Dissolved gasses within the lava form bubbles which expand until they burst, leaving behind a fragile, honeycomb - like structure. In spite of its light weight, reticulite does not float. Drop a piece of reticulite in some water and it will sink much like chicken wire.<br />
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Photo: <a href="mailto:warren@nativeguidehawaii.com">Warren Costa</a>Native Guide Hawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18368816364422240179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497147034336630545.post-66623810256874487602011-08-09T18:13:00.000-07:002011-08-09T18:13:49.664-07:00New activity on Kilauea Volcano!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikUSJzgA-kxVhxivCcnlGUUjSUKGLViH8oR4TUwwfF67-U-OTsy_t6ZUVJ-TzLwByaYhP_gyPyKRGnkBfs9qzKxelPz4OcA3iWaq-ZTVz_lI6OFai2cFCo0vw-f0Erj-iayb8l_WoJtzPn/s1600/puu+oo+vent.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266px" naa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikUSJzgA-kxVhxivCcnlGUUjSUKGLViH8oR4TUwwfF67-U-OTsy_t6ZUVJ-TzLwByaYhP_gyPyKRGnkBfs9qzKxelPz4OcA3iWaq-ZTVz_lI6OFai2cFCo0vw-f0Erj-iayb8l_WoJtzPn/s400/puu+oo+vent.JPG" width="400px" /></a></div>This image of Pu'u O'o was taken looking east. In the foreground is ponded lava, originating from several individual vents.<br />
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Photo: <a href="http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/hvo/activity/kilaueastatus.php">USGS</a>Native Guide Hawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18368816364422240179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497147034336630545.post-52062859450475350642011-06-20T19:51:00.000-07:002011-06-20T19:51:36.604-07:00'Ilio Holo I Ka Uaua, Hawaiian Monk Seal, Monachus schauinslandi<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgij1xYgH40YFi326dAZXzYONOqD3FxIgOM2PxirVx0vPxPjY4OSaKhJRWdwnQxPhRTHFvM92nc4NeC0GdIRkhtzaVu7k1-1FtElN9v7D4NKQBc-M4q_q2K4Sop0BRL704uUx_MfqLnzBG2/s1600/closeup+seal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="332px" i$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgij1xYgH40YFi326dAZXzYONOqD3FxIgOM2PxirVx0vPxPjY4OSaKhJRWdwnQxPhRTHFvM92nc4NeC0GdIRkhtzaVu7k1-1FtElN9v7D4NKQBc-M4q_q2K4Sop0BRL704uUx_MfqLnzBG2/s400/closeup+seal.jpg" width="400px" /></a></div>This Hawaiian Monk Seal was resting on the rocks at Laupahoehoe Point on Saturday, June 18, 2011. The Hawaiian Monk Seal is one of the world's rarest marine mammals. To learn more about Hawaiian Monk Seals, check out these <a href="http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/species/mammals/pinnipeds/hawaiianmonkseal.htm">Hawaiian Monk Seal Facts</a>.<br />
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Photo: <a href="mailto:warren@nativeguidehawaii.com">Warren Costa</a>Native Guide Hawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18368816364422240179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497147034336630545.post-9277171923836980312011-06-05T22:30:00.000-07:002011-06-05T22:30:49.069-07:00Yellow Lehua<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAmwsMdEl9Sdi1pp4VQvTJ9q05M_qY1g97BwbmSdOTCOzwh9oESQt6Qc1F-0Clr4_yCdDGGmUoo0an78kSa3d7TQMFLf4G-Wx7NQoQy7L8i3q6lDeMLhPqxBDXLyOYfWkDlcoZsb9VqCBR/s1600/yellow+ohia+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAmwsMdEl9Sdi1pp4VQvTJ9q05M_qY1g97BwbmSdOTCOzwh9oESQt6Qc1F-0Clr4_yCdDGGmUoo0an78kSa3d7TQMFLf4G-Wx7NQoQy7L8i3q6lDeMLhPqxBDXLyOYfWkDlcoZsb9VqCBR/s400/yellow+ohia+copy.jpg" t8="true" width="400px" /></a></div>A blooming Yellow Ohia with emerging stamen and pistil. The skinny, yellow structures with the brown knobs are the male parts, (stamen), and the fat tubes, like the one in the center right of the image, are the female parts, (pistil). <br />
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</div><div align="left">Photo: <a href="mailto:warren@nativeguidehawaii.com">Warren Costa</a></div>Native Guide Hawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18368816364422240179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497147034336630545.post-71320871955350433002011-05-04T16:45:00.000-07:002011-05-04T16:45:43.637-07:00The Corpse Flower<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQzAVRPMbNzJMktztP_OTwChsqJCSdylQUHUPZy1bhC9a2tvdbxDAkojpGV7tFKiw9zugOgKHNbkduH7EMjZMT0vcSutD6yr42NpUTmauXdagiNOYnoCkiDivUOREtGnKpwbFFkuL9h-DZ/s1600/corpseflower.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400px" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQzAVRPMbNzJMktztP_OTwChsqJCSdylQUHUPZy1bhC9a2tvdbxDAkojpGV7tFKiw9zugOgKHNbkduH7EMjZMT0vcSutD6yr42NpUTmauXdagiNOYnoCkiDivUOREtGnKpwbFFkuL9h-DZ/s400/corpseflower.jpg" width="280px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Amorphophallus titanum, or the Corpse Flower is a rare native of Borneo. The specimen shown here, at the Panaewa Zoo in Hilo, is on loan from a private collector. I had the good fortune to be at the zoo to see it blooming, and to smell its pungent fragrance. It kind of smells like roadkill. In addition to its unique smell, the Corpse Flower also has the distinction of being the world's largest unbranched flowering plant.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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Photo: <a href="http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/kilauea/update/images.html">USGS</a>Native Guide Hawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18368816364422240179noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497147034336630545.post-22558704642170799432011-03-06T11:57:00.000-08:002011-03-06T12:12:07.568-08:00Video footage of new eruption at Kilauea volcano's East Rift Zone!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='410' height='370' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwLNAhapivEg03PWviKMGPr1jfFYA73B-wSGANxKEO_H7vP4wleFIIlL-tch1CjAwHgx9IlXM-7tQW064bTng' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Amazing footage of new eruptive fissure atop Kilauea volcano. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Video: <a href="http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/kilauea/update/images.html">USGS</a></div>Native Guide Hawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18368816364422240179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497147034336630545.post-10751341998966737312011-03-01T10:39:00.000-08:002011-03-01T10:48:16.349-08:00The Legend of the Niu<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dx4oHEgt9F5QvKVWAb6EXnczkjrTHJmUD8Qs6Gk0lr--2HI0aWevl72nL7up0x-fcM2zWG7zGRKY_nu7lI0ew' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here Is an image taken from the webcam perched above the eruptive vent on the floor of Kilauea volcano's, Halemaumau crater. </div><div style="text-align: left;">Photo: <a href="http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/">USGS</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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Photo: <a href="http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/kilauea/update/images.html">USGS</a>Native Guide Hawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18368816364422240179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497147034336630545.post-81705465204276182872010-12-11T10:05:00.000-08:002010-12-11T10:06:41.996-08:00Snowy Sunrise over Mauna Loa's Caldera<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW5i7lLq1rjrEzC6zygbPxES3Soc2jzAKkxCkp15HX8I2JC_2sAhtlDjchMjtTyADsKU7deTL0wcrnF2xYt0eh1kwQ1s5mD_OzkvQ7SQYwo5G7D8JI8i7GdtrsqejoTZvTVpyxK8xVeesp/s1600/E.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW5i7lLq1rjrEzC6zygbPxES3Soc2jzAKkxCkp15HX8I2JC_2sAhtlDjchMjtTyADsKU7deTL0wcrnF2xYt0eh1kwQ1s5mD_OzkvQ7SQYwo5G7D8JI8i7GdtrsqejoTZvTVpyxK8xVeesp/s400/E.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Last nights storm brought us some snow on our high peaks. Here is a still from the USGS webcam, overlooking Mokuaweoweo, Mauna Loa's Caldera. Aloha!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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Photo: <a href="http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/kilauea/update/images.html">USGS</a>Native Guide Hawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18368816364422240179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497147034336630545.post-82829539898989348962010-10-29T11:00:00.000-07:002010-10-29T11:01:22.732-07:00Spirit of the White Robe Muay Thai in Hilo, Hawaii<object height="385" width="480"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Abi2qr6Frkc?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Abi2qr6Frkc?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>Native Guide Hawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18368816364422240179noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497147034336630545.post-39041568751760072212010-09-25T16:07:00.000-07:002010-09-25T16:07:42.370-07:00Humuhumuhi'ukole Pinktail Triggerfish Melichthys vidua<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;">The Humuhumuhi'ukole is a member of the Triggerfish family, and a relative of Hawaii's state fish, the Humuhumunukunukuapua'a. Locally known to Hawaii fisherman as, "hagi", Humuhumu are good to eat, but cleaning them requires special technique. Because of the difficulty of cleaning, many fisherman throw them back when caught. Take some time to learn how to clean hagi, and you will be surprised how good they taste!</div><div style="text-align: left;">Photo: <a href="mailto:warren@nativeguidehawaii.com">Warren Costa</a></div>Native Guide Hawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18368816364422240179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497147034336630545.post-609136574219717622010-09-02T21:56:00.000-07:002010-09-02T21:56:01.915-07:00Today's Catch<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3hTOf5tAP_fEa2_tLZDtNbRb0X7OAZnHTXyQSr6joKEzPWyuvwUiMrcv7SN4xBwj4qWDAwsY3E0SA4PNS6HpxjEnLqcU_TlGW3gyvv5rEkScsGZE2h5_aEZRWoOlje53bYBKa__dyuvr0/s1600/IMGP7303.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3hTOf5tAP_fEa2_tLZDtNbRb0X7OAZnHTXyQSr6joKEzPWyuvwUiMrcv7SN4xBwj4qWDAwsY3E0SA4PNS6HpxjEnLqcU_TlGW3gyvv5rEkScsGZE2h5_aEZRWoOlje53bYBKa__dyuvr0/s400/IMGP7303.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">"Hey Warren, you ever been 'tazed' before"? That's not the usual pre - tour small talk that I am used to, but coming from Michael Mancini, Federal Law Enforcement Officer, Stand Up Comedian, and winner of the title of "World's Funniest Cop", three years in a row, I knew that I was in for a good day. I had the honor of taking Michael and his lovely wife and daughter on a tour of Kilauea Volcano recently and we had a great time exploring and and learning about the volcano. Here is a link to Michaels website <a href="http://www.makeulaff.com/">http://www.makeulaff.com/</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Check it out, he will make you laugh!</div>Native Guide Hawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18368816364422240179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497147034336630545.post-38222451725298461062010-07-18T21:27:00.000-07:002010-07-18T21:46:38.093-07:00Kalapana Lava Flow Saturday, July 17, 2010<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghG0y3sOJZ0oBhyphenhyphen8r6Z2Sj54MuK43MMp_4o-6ejemGfrB7btO30jngrxNiytuQB6kyL6YOgOHkOU86psrmZg5PbPHcyrqX5JP2ND_tD08p6yQQbGUT_pCWCAPjJcOSSPkTA0VO5Gml76rL/s1600/fence.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghG0y3sOJZ0oBhyphenhyphen8r6Z2Sj54MuK43MMp_4o-6ejemGfrB7btO30jngrxNiytuQB6kyL6YOgOHkOU86psrmZg5PbPHcyrqX5JP2ND_tD08p6yQQbGUT_pCWCAPjJcOSSPkTA0VO5Gml76rL/s400/fence.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Aloha Everybody! This past Saturday, my family and I woke early in the a.m. to go out to view the lava flow near to Kalapana. We got there before the sun came up and were surprised to see a fast moving, surface flow crossing Highway 130. This was certainly one of the fastest moving flows I have seen in some time. The image above is of a lobe of inflated pahoehoe lava oozing through an old fence. The dark lava beneath the glowing lobe is from the 1990's. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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