Sunrise and sunset

Back in October while we were still living in park housing, we headed up to the summit one morning very very early for sunrise at the summit of Haleakala.



















Haleakala is said to have one of the best sunrises on earth. . .



We got to share the view, which was quite beautiful, with all these other people up at the summit visitor's center, (very romantic). . .












It was really really really windy and cold up there, waiting without the warmth of the sun.





Despite the beautiful view, in the end, we both decided we are more "sunset" kind of people.














On the way back to the parking area, we noticed this really amazing visual effect; the shadow of Haleakala mountain is popping up behind the clouds!












And then, there is SUNSET. . .














Here are a few views from the summit, looking down into the crater just after sundown. The lighting this time of day was stunning, not to mention the total and utter silence way up there at 10, 000 feet elevation!