The long road to Waikoloa village and resort has a unique landscape. It is best to drive slow and take the views in.
People collect the bleached stones from the shore area and create messages in the lava fields. If you look carefully, you can see Maui in the distance.
These stones are scattered throughout the highway leading to Waikoloa. The messages vary from congratulations to farewells. Some are in sympathies and others are well wishes. It is considered sacred.
However, the State Park authorities discourage people from doing this practice of messages in the lava beds. It actually violates native Hawaiian respect for the 'Aina (land). It is very important to respect the culture of the host island which you either visit, or live.
A hui hou!
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