Big Island of Hawaii

Hawaii is diverse in ethic groups. Largest ethnic groups in Hawaii make up the Japanese. This is followed by Filipino, Hawaiian, Chinese and German. English is spoken here. Hawaiian language has been experiencing a rebirth to keep tradition.

The temperature this evening is a comfortable 80F.

While we are waiting to unload from the plane, here is a little information about the Island. Hawaii was admitted to the Union on August 21, 1959, making it the 50th state. Its capital is Honolulu on the island of Oahu. The state's population according to the US Census Bureau in 2007 was estimated at 1,283,388.

The Big Island is 4,028 square miles (10,432 km²), it is larger than all of the other Hawaiian Islands.

Hawaii is said to be named after Hawaiiloa, legendary Polynesian navigator. He was a hero of an ancient Hawaiian legend. He accidentally stumbled upon the islands. When Hawaiiloa returned to his homeland which he called Ka aina kai melemele a Kane a Kane, "the land of the yellow sea of Kane". Hawaiiloa organized an expedition with his family and eight other skilled navigators. They settled on what is now the Island of Hawaii named in his honor.

The island of Hawaii is famous for the active Kilauea volcano. We hope you get a chance to see the volcanoes, the beaches and all the beautiful sites that this great island has to offer.

Thanks for flying with us. Enjoy your stay.

Punalu'u Beach Park is the most famous black sand beach on the island. Here you can swim, snorkel or just stroll along the beach. Perhaps you will see a Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle. They are frequent guess on this beach, sunbathing on the warm sand.

The black sand beaches found on this big island evolves from ground lava. This is located mostly on the southeast part of the island. The most volcanically active part of the island is located here. There is no other feeling like the soothing massaging feeling of the lava granules under foot. My daughter said that it was a unique experience like no other.

Kilauea is the youngest and southeastern most volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii. Kilauea has its own magma-plumbing system, extending to the surface from more than 60 km deep in the earth.

The summit of Kilauea lies on a curving line of volcanoes that includes Mauna Kea and Kohala and excludes Mauna Loa. Hawaiians used the word Kilauea only for the summit caldera, but earth scientists and, over time, popular usage have extended the name to include the entire volcano.

Kilauea is the home of Pele, the Hawaiian volcano goddess. The traditional legend tells of this goddess of fire creating the of many eruptions fomented by an angrer.

Before the first European, the missionary Rev. William Ellis, saw the summit in 1823. The caldera was the site of nearly continuous activity during the 19th century and the early part of this century. Since 1952 there have been 34 eruptions, and since January 1983 eruptive activity has been continuous along the east rift zone. All told, Kilauea ranks among the world's most active volcanoes and may even top the list.

No one was allowed to go near the volcano this entire time our daughter was in Hawaii. The emissions steaming from the volcano were considered unsafe.

Swim with dolphins in Kona, Big Island, Hawaii.There you will find a dolphin boat swim program suited just for you. A beautiful experience you will always remember.

Rules to keep in mind before taking this big adventure:
1. Swim with the dolphins gently, but efficiently - calm and strong.
2. Do not chase or pursue the dolphins.
3. Be responsible for your actions and stay within your own limits.
4. Always respect their personal space.

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Welcome aboard United Airlines. We hope your stay in Hawaii was enjoyable. This is a non-stop flight from Kona Keahole Airport to Chicago O'Hare. The travel time is 10 hours and 35 minutes. We have been told that departure is right on time. If you are making a connecting flight from Chicago, we foresee no problem.

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