After we crossed over the southwestern end of the island, we once again got into massive lava fields with little or no vegetation. Here are a few pictures as we progressed eastward across the south side of the island.

Notice the wind power facility on the point… This was one area of vegetation between the big lava flows. The wind power facility appears to be on top of an ancient lava flow that forms a point out into the sea.

Another old lava flow passing by at 50 mph…..