From Ocean to Mountain

Starting with Black Sand Beach.

Black Sand Beach

Then a drive to Volcano National Park.

Dormant Crater

Due to severe shifting, the park is substantially closed pending assessments and repairs. Sigh.

Steam Vents

Next Stop Volcano Winery, which was the main purpose of this little weekend flyby. The winery is one of The Cat’s clients and last weekend they were hosting their “harvest” festival.

The Mouse’s reward for all the driving.

Kalua Pork Slider

Sponsored by one of the nearby schools. The proceeds of the festival benefits the school.

Sign

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Coffee and Cardamom Coffee Cake

Nom.

Around the winery property, there are a couple of empty lava tubes.

Lava Tube Opening

And another.

Lava Tube

The Mouse was thinking, how about, making the openings nice nice, stabilizing the tube and making these natural wine cellars? Hmm? Would make a great attraction. Jus’ sayin’. 🙂

Enjoy. Eat well.

The Mouse

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