Mostly empty parking lot as we arrive around 6:30 AM. [3488x2616]
First view of the bay. [3488x2616]
Lots of bees on a tree near the visitors center.
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Down at the bay, still with the sun behind the crater rim. [3488x2616]
Mostly empty beach still before 7 AM. [3488x2616]
Getting ready. [3488x2616]
And on in. [3488x2616]
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The sun is about to come over the crater rim. [3488x2616]
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[Closer]
[Closer]
Here comes the sun. [3488x2616]
A bit later (but still very early), a few more people on the beach. [3488x2616]
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Ready for snorkel #2. [3488x2616]
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[Closer]
[Closer]
[Closer]
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A few more people. [3488x2616]
There's a scuba group headed out, even though the water is pretty shallow. [3488x2616]
On the way up, a vew back down into the bay. [3488x2616]
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Definitely getting crowded. [3488x2616]
Plus, a HUGE line to get in.