Hawaii, February 2014 - Big Island day 3 and 4

Day 3 we headed to a beach to hang out. I also got some pictures of our resort - the Hilton at Waikoloa Village.

We took a walk over to the Marriott - there is a path along the beach. 

Views from our room

Turtles crawl up on shore right in the resort

There are quite a few cats in the resort - they are fed and leave you alone. 

Road going into the resort.

Day 4

Today we went on a hike at the Polihola trail. It was very steep and a crazy hike down, but the views were stunning. We then went back to the resort and just hung out enjoying the pools, the beautiful weather and stunning views.

Morning walk outside the resort - saw lots of whales here.

Started our hike here - you go down the trail to the bottom.

This is the trail...

Great lagoon at the resort for snorkeling

One of the many pools

Hawaii February, 2014 (Big Island Day 1 and 2)

We travelled to Hawaii February 1 - 12, 2014 visiting the Big Island for 5 nights and then on to Kauai for 5 nights.

Big Island - Day 1
We drove down to Kona from Waikoloa and checked out a couple of beaches along with a state park. We also bought some tangerines at a local farmers market (yummy!)

Big Island - Day 2 - Volcano National Park

We stopped at a campground on the way to Volcano National Park. What a view!

Akaka Falls Park

Volcano National Park

steam vents

Hike to the lava tube

lava tube

Hike down into a crater

On the way back we stopped at a black sand beach.