Finally, we made it to Hawaii

After a delay of 10 days, and several ice storms, including the day before we left Portland, we flew to Kona.  Leaving the ice and snow for the tropics was great. 

Today, we headed to South Point, on the big island, the southern-most point in the U.S.  The cliffs of South Point stick out into deep water.  As a result, fishermen can deep-sea fish from the shore.  It is an impressive location.

Looking south, next stop: Antarctica

Looking north

The fishermen are very dedicated, and have site-specific techniques to fish for big tuna and swordfish.  We haven't observed any fish landed here, but enjoy trying to imagine how they would manage to pull a big fish up the steep cliffs.

Of course, steep ocean cliffs speak to some people as a place to jump or dive from.  Despite signage warning people not to dive, we saw at least 4 guys leap off the cliffs, and climb the ladder back up.

 

Cliff jumper from Switzerland