A few days before we left for our trip, one of the volcanoes on the Big Island started erupting—something that’s apparently pretty rare, according to the locals. We decided to visit Volcano National Park in the evening so we could catch a glimpse of the glowing embers. The view was incredible. As we made our way up to the park, the air grew warmer, and the sky was lit with an eerie red glow from the eruption. At the start, the lava had been shooting high into the air, forcing nearby residents to evacuate, but by the time we arrived, the eruption was more controlled. You could see areas where the lava was boiling and shooting up in dramatic bursts. What made the experience even more powerful was how spiritual it felt for the people of Hawaii. They discouraged the use of flashlights or camera lights out of respect, and as we got closer, you could hear groups of people chanting in their native language.
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