Jupiter's four moons

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Seeing Jupiter

I forgot to mention a most exciting experience. Whilst waiting to see the sunset on Mauna Loa volcano, we got to see Jupiter. One of the rangers had a very powerful telescope and he let us have a look once he had set it up. First focus was on Venus and then on Jupiter. We could see the planet clearly with it's four moons in orbit. Brilliant! Here are some of the photos of Akaka waterfall, the stunning coastline near Hilo and some of the exotic Hawaiian flora.

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Photos

Banyan tree
Trunkof the Banyan, rainforest near Hilo

Honoka'a coastline
Not good for swimming. This cove is shark-infested.

Onomea Bay
Lush foliage and spectacular coastline just north of Hilo on the Honoka'a coast