Notes from the (iron art pull handle) Volcano House
The Volcano House located in the Hawaii Volcanoes
National Park and was my next stop in Hawaii for two nights.
The Volcano House is the only hotel inside the National
Park and sits on the edge of the Kilauea Crater.
You will find many hiking trails located within a few steps
of the hotel and the visitor center for the park is nearby.
The rooms are very basic with a small bathroom, a few
lamps to light the room, and a rocking chair.
The rooms facing the parking lot can be noisy and I
suggest a Crater Rim View.
The restaurants in the Volcano House can be expensive
and the Volcano Village(about a mile down the road)
offers a number of affordable choices such as the Lava
Rock Cafe and the Thai Thai restaurant for dinner.
The weather can be cool and rainy at this high elevation
of over 4,000 feet and a light coat is suggested.
Crater Rim drive will take you around the Kilauea Crater
and some highlights include the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory
and Jagger Museum, Halemaumau Crater, and the Thurston
Lava Tube.
The Chain of Craters road will take you down to the current
lava flow and you will find many hiking trails and lava flows from
the past.
You will have to park you car and walk down the road about
half a mile to the current lava flow.
The lava flows have ended the road at this point and you will
need to bring plenty of water, and a good pair of shoes with
thick soles.
You might see big clouds of steam from the lava flowing
into the ocean, a nice reward for the end of the Chain
of Craters Road.
The following photo shows the end of the road.
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About the Author
Dennis Romano is a hardware store owner and writes about Cabinet Hardware for your Kitchen
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Deaf Symphony-Black Garden
Artist: Deaf Symphony
Title: Black Garden
Genre: Metal
Label: Matt Cerbin Music
Website: http://www.deafsymphony.com
Matt Cerbin is the ultimate D.Y.I. indie kind of guy on his new album Black Garden. He calls his band Deaf Symphony. He plays guitar, keyboards, sings, and produces the entire album. He does get some help from Larry Cox, who plays drums and helps him to turn the knobs in the studio.
I love the name of the band, Deaf Symphony. Actually, you would have to be stone deaf not to hear the symphony of metal put together on this album. Although it took me a few listens for it to agree with me, Cerbin sounds like a Rob Halford clone and that is ok because it does suit the music very well. Its interesting how he closes the album with an nice acoustic number after all the doom and gloom in the previous tracks. He sounds like an entirely different vocalist on that track, not even close to the metal Halford sound. It is obvious the man has a load of talent when you consider everything he did to make this recording happen. I mean what the hell-he brings in a drummer and that is all he needs? That is truly exceptional.
On the title track Black Garden, he plays a nifty little acoustic intro that has you wondering what is going on after burnin down the house with Scary Love Song and Vision. Not to worry though, he kicks it into high gear very quickly on that track and puts you back into the hard rockin mood that started things off. Its Cerbins way of saying, hey, I can play the acoustic guitar and be tasteful as well while still holding my ground to rock my ass off all at the same time, so listen up! I did pay attention and certainly appreciated what he did. Dark Angel is full of repetition, which annoyed me, and it does not put the singer in a good light at all. That was the only track on the album I did not care for. The meat and potatoes of the album come hammerin home with tracks 6-8. In those tracks, Phantom, Evening Mist, and Passage, you hear the core sound of the entire album. I heard the chops of Tony Iommi during his Black Sabbath days more than once during those heavy-duty songs. For me that was a total turn on. I revered Sabbath in the 70s; their music was so hard and dark, much like what you will hear on this album.
This music is meant to be played loud it is not for the faint of heart to say the least. If you loved Sabbath and Judas Priest this will be your ticket to get on that hell bound train once again. Lets roll!
Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck-http://www.muzikreviews.com
June 10, 2005
01. Scary Love Song (4:23)
02. Vision (4:00)
03. Black Garden (6:58)
04. Dark Angel (7:28)
05. Greensleeves (1:40)
06. Phantom (3:54)
07. Evening Mist (6:00)
08. Passage (5:27)
09. Dream (4:00)
Rating-7/10
Credits:
Matt Cerbin-guitars, keyboards, vocals and production
Larry Cox-drums and production assistance
My three favorites adults only resorts in Jamaica
honeymoon destinations with sugar-white
beaches, a rich island culture and
unforgettable sunsets.
The Royal Plantation in Ocho Rios is a small,
secluded luxury resort with stunning ocean
views.
The resort offers suites with high standards,
a European Spa with a number of treatments,
and three gourmet restaurants.
The all-inclusive plan is offered as an option at
the Royal Planatation.
The following photo shows a room at the Royal
Plantation.
This photo shows the beach at the Royal Plantation.
The Couples Swept Away Negril is located on
a long white sand beach in a tropical setting.
The resort offers fine dining, an Oasis Spa and
suites in a variety of options including a jacuzzi.
The all-inclusive rate includes all meals, drinks,
non-motorized water sports, and a Catamaran
Cruise.
The following photo shows a room at the Couples
Swept Away.
This photo shows the beach at the Couples Swept Away
Negril.
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located on a great beach with a laid back
atmosphere.
The resort offers a Red Lane Spa, rooms and
suites in a number of options and six restaurants
in a variety of cuisines
The all-inclusive rate includes all meals and drinks,
non-motorized water sports, and entertainment.
The following photo shows a room at the Sandals
Negril Beach Resort & Spa.
This photo shows the beach at the Sandal Negril
Beach Resort & Spa.
You can visit the Big Day website for additional Caribbean Specials.
Hawaii is one great surfing destinations in the world and
you can find a number of places on each island to catch
the perfect wave.
You can view Hawaii specials on The Big Day website
if you want to visit the islands.
Where to Watch Surfing From Waimea to Waikiki, you’re bound to see surfers ripping it up all over the islands. Take a look around and you’ll be amazed by the seemingly effortless way the surfers can ride waves of mammoth proportions. Even on smaller-sized waves, you’ll be impressed by their graceful moves and technical skills out in the water. So bring some binoculars with you and come see what surfing’s all about - it’s time to get stoked! |
| OAHU Waikiki Beach: Waikiki is known the world-over for its great surfing potential. It has been an influential place of recreation since the days of Hawaiian kings and queens. Whoever thought it would continue to reign supreme? This is truly where it all began. |
| Pipeline: This is the wave that all other waves are judged against. Here you’ll witness some of the best surfing in the world. Sunset: This is one of the most powerful and consistent surf breaks. You can’t miss this spot because the beach is right off the main road. |
| Waimea: It only breaks when the swell is huge, under high surf warnings. From the road, you can easily see 20-40 ft. waves breaking in Waimea Bay. Diamond Head: A great spot for surfing and windsurfing alike. You’ll see surfers out there nearly every day of the year. Easily recognizable by the rustic lighthouse. |
| MAUI Honolua Bay: There are several breaks between Kaanapali and Honolua. You’ll get the best view of surfers at Honolua Bay right in front of the Ritz Carlton. Jaws: Home of the largest wave ever ridden in Hawaii. Each year they have an extreme surf competition where surfers are towed-in on jet skis. |
| HAWAII’S BIG ISLAND Banyans: Banyan’s is the most versatile and most advanced surfing location on the west side of Hawaii’s Big Island. You’ll see it from the main road. (It was once marked clearly by a banyan tree.) Honolii: This hot spot always has a crowd of experienced surfers. You’ll find it off Highway 19 as you head out of Hilo. You can watch safely from the cliff. |
KAUAI
There are plenty of great waves to ride in Hawaii
You will need a good surfboard to ride those great waves
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