jeudi 21 août 2014

Hawaii island

Island Hawaii (Big Island)


Incomparably greater than the other islands (10,461 km ²), Hawaii has given its name to the archipelago. Two gigantic shield volcanoes, Mauna Loa (4,170 m) and Mauna Kea (4205 meters), form its backbone. Three other smaller brought them to the building, including the very active Kilauea. It was he who, for 25 years, emits lava flows almost without interruption - Discover the fascinating at Volcanoes National Park show (if access is possible).

Moon in many places, the Big Island has been reclaimed by vegetation on the north coast wettest,. A riot of tropical vegetation nimbus valleys and rugged coastline. Stopover of choice: Waipio Valley, accessible only by foot or 4x4, and path leading to Waimanu.

In the interior, Waimea draws a strange interlude cowboy in the Pacific: land of ranches, the paniolos concurred in rodeos each year. The West Coast, more sunny, winds around the lovely seaside town of Kona and big resorts scattered northwest in haggard lava landscapes sorry. South of Kona, the "coffee belt" consists of charming plantation villages, old churches and some Hawaiian website Pu'uhonua o Honaunau reconstituted.                                    
                                                                         From: Routard.com

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