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         The Lava Show - 2009  | 
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		Coming in from east side, Route 130 south of Hilo. Road ends, 
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      Now it's on foot. | 
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      Gathering at dusk to watch the show. | 
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      Lava flowing into the ocean. | 
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      Constant orange flashes. | 
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		Surrounding water hot enough to boil food.  | 
    
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      Gets more intense as it gets darker | 
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      Brilliant orange flashes. | 
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      Getting darker. | 
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        Need flashlight to return to car. Hillside above glowing in little spots.  | 
    
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         Nat Hager III - 2009 Jul 10  |