A visit to Kalapana and a walk over lava to the cliff is one of the nice experiences offered to visitors of the Puna district (Big Island). Kalapana stands in a special dimension, where the elements are particularly close, not only earth, air and water, but also fire.
The honey from Kalapana Gold is packaged in sets of three small jars. That day they were Lehua, (the flower of the 'Ōhi'a tree, which I will show you in a future post), Macadamia Nut and Christmas Berry (an invasive plant).
It was late in the afternoon and it started to rain shortly after we got there, so I took only a few photos. Apart from the honey stand, I was intrigued by the colorful signs. Here are two of them:
It was actually the only day during our stay when we did not have a blue sky. I was happy to be there, in this place at the end of the road, where you feel pleasantly suspended, held by nature on the palm of her hand.
This is my submission to week #26 edition of Black and White Wednesday - A Culinary Photography Event created by Susan of The Well-Seasoned Cook. Savoring the weekly gallery is highly recommended: it's a very special mid-week treat.
The top photo was shot in color and then converted to light sepia.
This post contains the gallery of images submitted to the event.
Good morning my dear!
I would like to have some Hawaiian honey!
Lovely photos Simona!!
baciussss
Posted by: brii | January 18, 2012 at 11:03 PM
What a prolific blogger you've been these days! We're enjoying these lovely photos and commentaries on your Hawaiian vacation.
Posted by: Duespaghetti | January 19, 2012 at 08:25 PM
What a wonderful-sounding place to spend some time. I'd buy a jar of that honey if I were there, too!
Posted by: Paz | January 20, 2012 at 07:41 AM
Ciao Brii. I have yet to taste it. I hope it is good. I'll make sure to save some for when you come here to visit ;)
Thank you, DueSpaghetti. I hope winter is not too bad in your area. I must admit that it was nice to walk around in t-shirt and shorts for a few days.
It's a neat place, Paz. The walk to the ocean from the village is beautiful, but unfortunately it was raining and I had to protect the camera.
Posted by: Simona Carini | January 21, 2012 at 02:06 PM
And on the honor system, no less! What wonderful shots, Simona - all of them. Thank you for sharing a peek of your travels in sepia for BWW! (I am in for WHB tomorrow.)
Posted by: Susan | January 21, 2012 at 06:21 PM
Perfect in sepia! I always enjoy your BWW photos.
Posted by: Lynne | January 22, 2012 at 02:47 AM
Thanks, Susan and Lynne, for your kind words.
Posted by: Simona Carini | January 26, 2012 at 09:12 PM