Maui, more Day 4 (December 29, 2025)

Tom and his water bottle at the Leleiwi Overlook, offering a birds eye view of the volcanic crater in Haleakala National Park. The world's largest dormant volcano's crater floor is 7.5 miles wide, 2.5 miles wide, and 3,000 feet deep. 

Piper, Brandy, and Ryder at the lookout, above the clouds! Brings to mind Joni Mitchell's "Both Sides Now." ("I've looked at clouds from both sides now, From up and down and still somehow, It's cloud illusions I recall, I really don't know clouds at all.")

River and Ryder across from the shelter. For an even better view of the crater?

Mamane (sophora chrysophylla), endemic to Hawaii, is crucial to the ecosystem, especially to the endangered palila bird. The flowers bloom in winter and spring at the overlook.

River at the top.

I have no idea what these are. Couldn't find them on Google. But they added beautiful color to the Leleiwi Overlook.

Brandy, Piper, and Ryder at the Leleiwi Overlook shelter.