The Waipio Valley Overlook stands above a deep valley incised into the flank of Kohala Volcano, the oldest and most dissected of the five major volcanoes on the big island.

We took pity on a biker who requested a ride back to the highway.  Heath took him back in the Lincoln but was gone for more than an hour.  The rest of us ate lunch and played while we waited.

After lunch, we continued around the island crossing the saddle between Mauna Kea and Kohala through the Parker Ranch.  Clouds had already hidden the mountain summits so we postponed our Saddle Road visit and drove straight into Kailua-Kona.  We found Uncle Billy’s Kona Bay Hotel on Ali’i.  It is newer and not as nice as the Hilo Bay hotel, being located right in the center of things.  We got our rooms and I let everyone lounge until dinner.  We ate at Kimo’s Buffet, the hotel restaurant.  It was okay but the least favorite meal so far. 
 
 

Numerous cinder cones are found scattered around the southern base of Mauna Kea, in one of the world's most extensive cinder cone fields. This photo was taken within the boundaries of the Parker Ranch, one of the largest cattle ranches in the United States.

After dinner, Beth and I walked along Ali’i.  I bought Joan some nice peridot earrings.  We also made reservations for tomorrow's lu’au at the King Kameameha Hotel. I returned to the room to find a party in progress so I stayed up later than expected but it was enjoyable.