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Kim Chee
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My friend has property on the Big Island on which there is an entrance to a lava tube. For those who don't know, a lava tube is what is left over when a subterranian lava flow ceases and leaves behind what is essentially a cave.
It was way past dark last night and too early to turn in when conversation turned to the lava tube I had not yet been to. After a little discussion my friend decided it was time she show me the natural feature on her property.
Two people, two flashlights and two curious dogs headed down a jungle trail. I use the word trail loosely,
as it hadn't been traveled in quite some time. Every surface had been covered in moss with no discernable path. I stayed close by my friend as only she knew the way. If our lights had failed, I believe we would have had difficulty getting out (and we hadn't even reached the entrance).
Somewhere about 1/2 way in we reached what she dubbed the "anthurium path" where these beautiful flowers would guide us to the entrance. We went left and right, over and under, along the way losing the clip to my clip on flashlight. Fortunately, she found it in the moss, but not after spending a few minutes looking.
So, here it is...the lighting isn't so hot and I promise to have better lighting in future posts:
Her dog (who is a rescued stray...his first known visit too!)
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View looking back to the surface:
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Looking into the lava tube at the first point where you have to squeeze to go further. We didn't proceed, but I hope someday to explore further.
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Plenty of [email protected] you have the ability to survey a lava tube? I hear it goes for quite a way.
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Moss on a tree trunk and an anthurium guiding the way. There hasn't been much rain lately or the moss would be much more green:
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Looking into the entrance:
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@Tude, you might recognize the arc of rocks below...I understand this place was blessed awhile ago.
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It was way past dark last night and too early to turn in when conversation turned to the lava tube I had not yet been to. After a little discussion my friend decided it was time she show me the natural feature on her property.
Two people, two flashlights and two curious dogs headed down a jungle trail. I use the word trail loosely,
as it hadn't been traveled in quite some time. Every surface had been covered in moss with no discernable path. I stayed close by my friend as only she knew the way. If our lights had failed, I believe we would have had difficulty getting out (and we hadn't even reached the entrance).
Somewhere about 1/2 way in we reached what she dubbed the "anthurium path" where these beautiful flowers would guide us to the entrance. We went left and right, over and under, along the way losing the clip to my clip on flashlight. Fortunately, she found it in the moss, but not after spending a few minutes looking.
So, here it is...the lighting isn't so hot and I promise to have better lighting in future posts:
Her dog (who is a rescued stray...his first known visit too!)
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View looking back to the surface:
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Looking into the lava tube at the first point where you have to squeeze to go further. We didn't proceed, but I hope someday to explore further.
View attachment 29289
Plenty of [email protected] you have the ability to survey a lava tube? I hear it goes for quite a way.
View attachment 29290
Moss on a tree trunk and an anthurium guiding the way. There hasn't been much rain lately or the moss would be much more green:
View attachment 29292
Looking into the entrance:
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@Tude, you might recognize the arc of rocks below...I understand this place was blessed awhile ago.
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