We are having an excellent time. This trip has exceeded my expectations! Today we biked 30 miles, through the south east part of the island. We biked from the city of Pahoa, home of the left over hippies from the sixties. We bike downhill (the best!) for about ten miles to where the lava flow from the volcano wiped out the road. Then we biked along the southeast coast through an area that was stunning with bayon trees with a cathedral like canopy. All of the sights we have seen have been stunning. Again we saw humpback whales that were right in the front of us, unbelievable! within 100 yards of the shore line We biked to a state park where our tour guides prepared lunch for us. Then we biked to area where there was a volcano hot springs pool. We changed into bathing suits and soaked in a warm hot springs. Perfect, after a 30 miles bike ride!
At the end of the day we lodged at a private house with about 5 bedrooms where we were the sole occupants. Our ever intrepid and talented tour guides Kevin and Kyle prepared us a primo dinner - salmon and shrimp followed by an Ipolator party. We thought that our Ireland trip was over the top, but clearly this group is great fun!
Looking forward to tomorrow where we bike around the volacano and then 40 miles down into the Kona valley. K
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I wrote a long note but it wouldn't accept it as a comment so I am just sending this test message to see if I can get it back to you. Carol
OK - now that I know I can get a message to you..... I am soo jealous. This sounds like a wonderful trip. I can't believe you were in the van already Carole!!! I especially liked the part about going in the hot springs. Is there any drinking at night or would that knock you out after a day of biking. Every one is doing great here. Mary was blown away by the car. She got her permit today so she is legal and we can drive during daylight hours now.
Glad to hear that it is going so well. Loved the Penn State shirt Carole. Take care you guys.
Carol
I have always wanted to go on a Cioci trip, you plan the best adventures! No sitting around for you gals... How about running the Iditarod dog sled race next year?
I am glad to hear your ironwoman event is going well. What is it like getting back on the bike on Day 2? and 3 and 4? Kathy, this blog is great, we love reading about the trip.
Cheryl
As someone not buff from gym workouts, nor used to bike riding, I am amazed and proud of your stamina on this trip. I would have been in a van much sooner. Biking on hills and in the heat is tough for anyone. As Kimberly even said, what happened to going to the beach and vacation stuff like that. Hope you continue to have fun and thanks for the great updates. Diane
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