Of course all the Hawaiian islands are formed from volcanic outflow, but the Big Island is the sole remaining active volcano in the chain. As a result, its scenery (especially on this, the dry side of the island) most clearly illustrates the kind of terrain left behind by volcanic activity.




On the highway heading north out of Kona, there is a stretch of many miles where the equivalent of highway overpass graffiti is marked out with white rocks (presumbly lugged to the site from elsewhere on the island).




That afternoon we visited Hapuna Beach, one of the few fine white sand beaches in Hawaii.




Emma went for a swim.

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