Chicago Slide Shows!

These slide shows were originally on my MySpace and I have since moved them here to make more room for other things. Enjoy!

CHICAGO [hello]


CHICAGO [farewell]

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This is a back country hike that requires you to obtain a permit from the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Back Country Office. For information on how to obtain a permit, and other pertinent information on choosing the best hiking trail to Halape that meets your physical ability, please visit the the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park website for more details.


Top: Shea and Ester, beginning our journey through the lava field on the Keauhou Trail.
Bottom: Ester, Shea, and Yomar hiking through non-native grasses.

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