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#16
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Hi,
From the BBC;
Hawaii volcano: Man hit by lava in first serious Kilauea injury - BBC News
about the injured man.
Hope everyone in the affected area is safe
TBS
From the BBC;
Hawaii volcano: Man hit by lava in first serious Kilauea injury - BBC News
about the injured man.
Hope everyone in the affected area is safe
TBS
#17
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: SEA
Programs: HH Silver
Posts: 2,400
I ve been to hawaii prob 40-50 times ove the last 15 years..
Lets not overdramatize "economic hardships" - lodging rentals activities etc prices have been completely out of whack recently fleecing tourists at every opportunity
Drop the prices and i ll go on moment's notice - volcano 50 miles away doesnt bother me but 300+ room rate plus fees for a generic garden view room does...
Lets not overdramatize "economic hardships" - lodging rentals activities etc prices have been completely out of whack recently fleecing tourists at every opportunity
Drop the prices and i ll go on moment's notice - volcano 50 miles away doesnt bother me but 300+ room rate plus fees for a generic garden view room does...
Thoughts are with those that live in the affected area and are losing their homes though. I think the rest of the Island will pull through just fine, in fact all the lava footage will probably increase tourism.