At the midpoint of the trip, Kumu Noel wisely schedules two days without class activities. Students (and faculty) are free to explore the Island of Maui as they wish. Kumu Noel and I took one day to travel to the top of Haleakala, which several students also did the next day–but much earlier in the morning–on a biking tour! I’m sure they’ve shared their pictures of the fabulous sunrise and downhill adventure with their family and friends.
At the summit
The crater; the far end is approximately 7 miles away.
Tourists from Japan, who are deaf, were thrilled to meet an American who asked them where they were from in sign language.
Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa visible above the clouds, with more of the Big Island visible beneath the clouds.
Two NeNe, Hawai’i’s state bird