As we left Kailua-Kona for the resort, we decided to take the "high road" along the side of Mauna Kea back to the community of Waikoloa Village. The road is narrower, more hilly and curvy than the main highway, but it does give some nice views down to the coast. Unfortunately, it began to rain when we reached the lava fields and the best views, so we couldn’t take many good pictures.

Another old vent on the side of Mauna Kea, near Waikoloa Village.

You can see the edge of the rain clouds coming down off Mauna Kea, and the sun shining over on the Kahola Ridge near Waimea.