Punalu’u Black Sand Beach

I have been on salt-and-pepper sand beaches before (a mix of volcanic sand and regular beach sand), but never before had I seen anything like this beach, which was pure black volcanic sand.

We stopped and spent a little time here on our way from Kona to Volcano Village. It was the oddest sight, and the sand had a feel to it that is hard to explain, definitely unlike regular sand.

The boys found it fascinating and it took no encouragement for them to explore and dig and play.

And that is the last installment on the highlights from our week on Big Island!