What happens when you hear the call to fly to the most remote population center on Earth, home base for ecovillages, black sand beaches, and a volcano goddess living in a molten lake of lava? You GO!Upon landing, Andrew feels instantly welcome. On his first night, a new friend asks him if he’d like to go on a volcano adventure with her. “Are you serious?” he says. “Yes, of course!”After picking … course!”
After picking up some gas masks the following day, they head to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, hiking down a secret road toward a massive red glow in the distance. By nightfall, Andrew and his new friends are standing on the edge of a huge lake of bubbling lava, radiating a warmth that feels like the sun on a cloudless day. Its beauty leaves him speechless, and they’ve brought food. His friends call it “extreme picnicking,” but his adventure has only just begun.
Ten Thousand Hours in Paradise: Arrival is the first in a 3-volume true story about community, sustainability, and a life-changing journey on the Big Island of Hawaii. Volume 1: Arrival soars with pure adventure, unrequited love, deadly lava, mysterious UFOs, and fascinating characters that you’ll never forget.
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I’m giving it 5 stars because my purpose of reading it was to have a glimpse of the Big Island of Hawaii after having to cancel my trip to Hawaii this June. It was a vicarious type of enjoyment for me.
I found this book very repetitive and uneventful.
Not sure what the flow this author was trying to say about his stay in Hawaii. But it was hard to read and follow.
The author shares his adventures if remote places and unusual travel arrangements which inspired admiration for his resourcefulness and courage. He also conveys his love for the beauty of creation and appreciation of kindness from others. An interesting read!
I loved this book. I’ve been to Hawaii, but like me I’m sure most tourists have never seen this side of the natural beauty of the island. After reading it I feel as if I know this wonderful place as a piece of heaven. What an adventure for author Andrew Crusoe.
Did not finish the story. No closure. Left the reader hanging.
I liked it but the end of the book left me hanging for something else(?) dont know what is was.
This was like reading a book report on what I did over summer by an 8th grader. The only good thing was it was free.
It was well written and gave a good overview of the big islands interesting places. I had a problem with the authors world view.
could not finish
Not to good wroter
The author comes across as a self-absorbed Gaia worshipper.
First of all, I myself would have loved to go to Hawaii, especially to study all the different plants. Anyway, this person knows how to prepare websites etc. and goes to Hawaii as a part time worker and part time explorer. He meets interesting people, takes lots of photos and goes to many places all over the island, often hitchhiking. Through him one enjoys the more relaxed style of living and the friendliness of many of the people living there. I wish though he would have allowed some photos at the end of his book. Photos can be viewed if you want to pay.
Just ok
Don’t waste your time.