“To have never taken a solitary road trip across country? I mean everybody’s got to take a road trip, at least once in their lives. Just you and some music.” – Elizabethtown

Today was one of the better days; not that we’ve had any bad ones. The trouble and strife ticked off an item on her bucket list. She drove us to the high country in the NW of Big Island – in  a brand spanking Ford Mustang convetrtible. With roof down we took off in bright sunshine, driving thru landscape somewhat different to the norm – lava rock formations 100 years old. Thetre was much barren landscape, then the occasional gtreen pastures, more often than not signifying a resort of some sort. The temperature plummeted from 93 to 73 degrees in minutes as we climbed inland, venturing away from the much warmer coastal areas. The vistas of light and shade, barren rocky plains and irregular lush green pastures, interspersed with mist and forb oding cloud, made for some unreal sights. Absoloutely beautiful.  From the cloudy and much cooler heights we could see the far away azure sea – inspiring!

We went on a ATV trip (they’re 4 wheelers, like what the cocckies now use) thru 3000 acres of private land, visiting womderful waterfalls, swimming holes and scenic views. In particular, the Valley of the Kings was awesome. Dozens of photos were taken, but no simple camera shot will do ity justice, I’m sure.

On the return trip we chewed on beef jerkey as the Gods didn’t hear our prayer and a shower of rain hit us unecxpectedly with the roof open. Finding the wiper switch appeared problematical for our Jack Brabnham, but not half as much as finding a spot to pull over to close the roof. So what if the boys got a little damp? At least the girls were dry and comfy.

In the evening (after cruising up and down the main promenade in the Mustang, Hawaiin music playing, doof doof)we had dinner at what may be the only BYO restaurant this side of the international date line. It was a very long and tiring day, and I’m sure we’ll be thinking of this one for quite a while.

 

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