November 6, 2007 Haleakala National Park
We drove up through such a variety of landscapes---lush rainforest to barren mountain top. We saw birds where I didn't expect them (they go for the seeds in the pony dung left my those who ride ponies to the crater). Although Becky and Jason rode bikes down the mountain (and it was on my original bucket list), it is now banned.
This was the coldest I felt on the whole trip---you can see in the photo, I had multiple layers.
The "Missing Summit" sign explains that the basin was formed by erosion not volcanic blow out. this is an active
shield volcano.
We learned about the indigenous animals and plants including the silversword. The park is recognized as an International Biosphere Reserve by the United Nations.
After a delicious lunch at Sandalwoods (pulled pork), we went back to the ship where we had dinner in Little Italy dining room. The small specialty dining rooms were far better in service and food quality than the main dining room.
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