Big Island Hawaii. Part 41. Ahalanui Hot Pond.

January 2010. Music by: Gianni Marchetti. Also called Pualaa and Secrets Beach, this spring and ocean-fed, man made pool is a testament to the vagaries of life on an active volcano. One of natures natural spas and infinity pools, the current pool structure was initially constructed when the springs ran chilly cold. Eruptions in Puna during the 50s and 60s reworked the subterranean waterworks and now the springs run hot and the pool is a comfortably warm 90-95 degrees Fahrenheit ( 32-35 Celsius). Looking across Ahalanui Hot Pond at Pu’ala’a County Park in Puna, Hawaii. The pool has easy access for almost anybody with stairs and ladder. Deep enough for swimming or practicing snorkeling, the pool has an open connection to the ocean which flushes seawater and reef fish in at high tide, keeping the pool water freshened and the underwater scenery interesting. The bottom of the pool is sandy mud, comfortable on aching feet.

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