It is a long, steep climb to the top of the mountain to see the lava flow, so we spring for the money to go on horseback.

This is the lower part of the mountain before the path narrowed and became like steep steps to the top through ruts, rocks, and tree roots.

View of crater lagoon from the horse path.

Volcanoes in the mist on the horizon.

Don and I finally reached the top -- or so we thought. It was the highest point the horses would take us, but we still had quite a hike to the lava flow. (It was COLD up here. The tour guide said "bring your jackets!" One brought two, the oth

Climbing through the lava field.

Dr. Evil warming his buns on the "red hot magma"

This guy even brought marshmallows for roasting!

Filming the gradual movement of the lava flow, which was really too slight to see, bFilming the gradual movement of the lava flow, too slight to see, but enough to cause the rocks to burst off as it bulged along the flow.ut enough to cause the rocks to bu

It was freezing up here, but the lava was hot, hot, hot!

Cool and crusty lava flow