Goodbye Aloha mini cabin, the rain is falling steadily.

First stop Punalu'u Black Sand Beach Park. The sun has come out too!

Home to the Hawaiian Giant Green Sea Turtle, on the endangered list and highly protected, we cannot be closer than 20 feet to them.

The beach is made up of glittery course black sand, derived from the lava.

We ate an early lunch at another food truck, Mexican dishes Taco's, Burritos, Quesadias and many dishes we barely recognised.

Along our route were a selection of view points, vast fields of lava flow dominate the landscape. The sea seems darker than you would expect, probably due to the black sea bed.

Quite a wilderness, seems only the wild goats choose this as their home.

Even the goats are finding todays heat quite overwhelming.

Pu'Uhonua O Honaunau National Historic park.

We took a self guided tour of this holy place.

This is a reconstruction of a game played in ancient times, much like solitaire.

These replica carved effigies, are dotted around the sanctuary area.

Their skills are proudly displayed, in constructing buildings, boats and other essential objects.

2 nights in a normal hotel, The Pacific 19 very near to the Kona beach pier.

A refreshing dip in their rather nice pool, before getting ready to go out.

The Kona Brewing company came highly recommended.

An easy 5 minute walk from the hotel, Ian & I shared a pizza and tried some locally brewed ales.

Goodnight Dear reader, more nonsence tomorrow no doubt.. Sleep well xx