Mauna Loa Eruption

We moved from Eureka, California to the Big Island of Hawaii in 2012 and when the 2018 eruption happened and we lost our home to a fire, we ended up living in a small community called "Volcano" only a couple miles from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Visit the Park Website

Many blog followers were confused about this as it seemed we were moving closer rather than farther away from danger. With the advent of Mauna Loa's current eruption, some folks my be concerned about our safety, but by listening to the following news release, there is little to be concerned about for us.

In several blogs during 2020-2021 we reported that Kilauea is active but that the lava stays within a huge inner caldera. This blog explains Kilauea and us

One of our favorite drives is up Mauna Loa Road where we sometimes go for a hike or pack lunch. Even at a full hours drive up that road, we are not remotely close to the summit where this lava is slowly flowing over a sparce rather lunar like landscape. It does make for a dramatic night-time scene.

News Release about Mauna Loa

INTERESTING -- the dark blue line above reveals just how HUGE Mauna Loa is!

Our young friend, and professional photographer, Marcus Moylan, too this long-lens photo. Hawaii's official state bird is the Nene - these birds make the slopes of Mauna Kea their home. Attempts are all ready in progress to help protect these beautiful birds. Thank you Marcus!

It appears that the daytime photo below was taken on the opposite side from the Nene photo.

Two Sick Kids Here

GOOD NEWS:  Yesterday we celebrated Thanksgiving with our Nahelenani Ohana -- several of our neighbors gathered to share good food, good stories and good friends.  And, thankfully we are 99% recovered, just lagging a bit on the energy/stamina that will come soon enough. But, with so many people traveling, some without vaccinations, many without masks, the hospitals are preparing for a new surge.  Take care!  Be smart! Stay safe!

Well, hmmm!  11/15 update:  NO, unfortunately it is NOT over yet as symptoms come and go daily.  One day we feel "better" but a few hours later energy and stamina drop and drips and hacking pick up. According to our doctor and because of our age, we apparently fit the 'model' of recovery -- lungs have been sorely impacted and take a long time to recover. Rest, liquids and additional prescribed Rx and more REST. And so, we hunker down, make more good soup, select new books and enjoy the lovely peace of our home with an occasional saunter out to the beautiful gardens. So it is! 

BREAKING NEWS: It's been three long miserable weeks, but as of today 11/11 we are "Veterans of RSV" and symptoms are diminishing by the hour! Good thing too, because we are hosting our neighborhood Thanksgiving at our house!  WHEW !!

 

Late October:  In Case you are checking our blog, here's the reality at the Haysmer Hale Le'a.  Two weeks worth of nasty RSV virus has laid us both low and we're not over it yet.  We Do test for Covid as well but negative for that at least. Lots of people are sick with all the same symptoms. Many OTC drugs have had minimal effect, After checking with our doctor and the pharmacist, we have a couple of things that do relieve symptoms at least.  

 NOTE:  If you think you "just have a head cold" or even "just flu" you may have RSV -- GET MORE INFO from on-line or check with your health provider. This is a nasty virus that lingers and is exhausting.  Take care. WEAR YOUR MASKS!