Everyone—Kilauea Caldera, Big Island, Hawaii

The link above provides basic information about the caldera which is part of the Kilauea volcano located on the Big Island (Hawaii) of Hawaii. If you are ever in the Hawaiian Island chain don't miss this rare "other world" experience. The landscape of the Big Island covers five different climates ranging from arid, desert terrain to rain forest to mountain peaks covered in snow. Visiting Kilauea is unique every time you see it... you never know which personality or mood she will display!

Hi Jared—Thanks for being the first to comment... you even beat me posting the link for the caldera. Have a great week!

Hi Michael—You're right about the landscape of the caldera being moon-like. The place has an unusal feel to it... eerie to some people, spiritual to others, but inevitably a unique experience for anyone. It's a living laboratory for scientists studying volcanos and an incredible opportunity to learn more about land formation on our planet.

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Hi Katiejo—If your turn 90 degrees from the location of where I was standing to shoot this photo you will see the expanse of the Pacific Ocean, but the only potable water you'll find there is whatever you provide.

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Hi Brian—i agree that the Big Island should be on everyone's must do list when visiting Hawaii. However, it's not so easy to take in everything the Islands offer during one trip because each island it unique. Thanks and have a great week!

Hi Teri—I am a very fortunate person because I have been able to live so many of my dreams. I hope your dreams come true. Thank you!

Hi Amanda—I wanted to visit this place since I was eight years old. I was 54 before I got there, but it was worth the wait! Thanks.

Hi Tony—The steam and clouds do start to blend together. This was a relatively calm day... there are times when the steam and clouds blend together so much when you cannot tell the difference from where the land ends and the sky begins. Thanks you!

Hi Roy—The stark contrasts in Hawaii is one of the reasons it's such a fascinating place... it was a privelege to live there and it remains home in my heart. Thanks for visiting and have a great week!

Hi Kevin—It's interesting about what you say about the terrain looking like another planet. NASA did a lot of planning for our landing and exploration on the moon by experiementing in this area because of the similarity in the terrain. Thanks!

Hey lil' Sistah—Yeppers, I'm still around just busier than a one armed paper hanger. I've hired an assistant to help with my work because I have travel coming up and a few other things I want to do. I posted this photo of Hawaii because my first trip this year will there... can hardly wait! Wish I could take you with me... it would be so much fun to see it through your eyes.

Great to see you... have a great week!

Hey lil' Sis—I know you'll get there one day. It's an overcast, cool day here... good napping weather Take care!

Hi Bob—Thanks for stopping by... always good to see you. Thanks!

Hi Mike—I remember seeing images of the volcano in National Geographic, on TV and in a couple of movies when I was a kid, but there's othing like seeing it in person. It's worth the trip. Thanks!

Hi Sally—It's good to see your smile. Thanks for stopping by by!

Hi Mike—I remember the rare occasions when we had vog blow in. Hope all is well. Take care and thanks!

Hi Andrea—I have fair skin too so make sure you use SPF 60+ sunscreen and you'll be fine. Take care and thanks!