The truth is that the SUV climbed the mountain as we rode comfortably in the seats. An easy climb to 10,000 feet. As we left Kihei for Haleakala National Park it was 91 degrees. As we gained altitude the temperature dropped about 3 degrees for every 1000 feet of elevation gained. We went from 91 to 66 in an hour.
We traveled through the clouds until finally we could look down 3,000 feet to see the tops of the clouds. From the top we could look out and see parts of the 7 other Hawaiian Islands.
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| At times there were clouds inside the crater. |
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| Looking across the crater. |
The strangest sight on the mountain was a plant that grows at the summit. The Silver Sword grows for 50 years and than ends it's life by a final blossoming before it's death. At least it goes out with a splash.
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| We ended the day by watching the sunset. |
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| Beach seats for the sunset. |
Life is good.
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