South Point, Hawaii - August 30, 2006
Our side trip to the southernmost spot in the United States, on Hawaii's Big Island.
The turn from Route 11.
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Starting south.
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We pass what seems to be a broken down old wind farm.
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The road narrows to one lane. The Stratus up ahead felt the need to do anywhere from 5-10 MPH on this stretch, signed at 35.
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A parking area near the South Point.
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Lots of high cliffs in this area.
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And some swimmers.
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This hole actually goes down to ocean below.
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One of the swimmers.
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It's apparently deep enough to jump in.
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This guy jumped down into the hole.
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Cathy did not jump.
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Walking over toward the actual southernmost point.
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It's probably right around here, but it's hard to tell for sure.
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Just east of the south point, there is an old burial site.
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The windblown trees of South Point.
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Back to the parking lot.
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And back to the highway.
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