Quote of the day: ““She loves the serene brutality of the ocean, loves the electric power she felt with each breath of wet, briny air.” ― Holly Black, Tithe
Laupahoehoe Point
There is a place not too far from where I am staying north of Hilo called Laupahoehoe Point Beach Park. Laupahoehoe Point is now a beach park, but before the 1946 tsunami it was a settlement with many residents. When the tsunami hit it destroyed most of the settlement, with the most devastating occurrence being the destruction of the school. Twenty-one children and three teachers were swept away by the tidal wave.
Waves Crash Against Lava Rocks
This little peninsula of lava jutting into the ocean is in a deep valley. To reach it there is a steep curving road that goes down, down, down. The first time I drove it I kept thinking I must almost be there, but the road kept going. It takes about 10 minutes to reach Laupahoehoe Point even though it can be seen easily from a nearby highway overlook.
There is a lovely park with picnic tables, a shelter, and grassy area, perfect for picnics.
Trees Along the Beach
This beach is not a swimming beach. The waves crash against the lava rocks with great force and the wind blows strongly off the ocean carrying salt spray in the air. The grandeur and beauty are breathtaking. On sunny days the ocean is a deep blue, on stormy days a thunderous gray.
I like to sit and listen to the waves and feel the wind in my face.
Laupahoehoe Point
Vines Growing Over Rocks Near the Beach
Vines and Rocks
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