04-29-2010, 09:58 AM
Have you noticed prices on Kona side recently, especially condos? They are dropping like off a cliff. But folks, we're on TBI. Duh! The farther away from the vog the less health problems. When the vog wanders into Volcano it can be pretty bad. I was one of tourist shops near Captain Cook when the vog was pretty bad recently and a couple were complaining to the store person. "Why didn't anyone tell us?" On the other hand, when the volcano is more active - more tourists in Volcano. Driving back the southern route not too long ago I couldn't believe how bad it was in Ocean View. Much worse than ever in Volcano. If Kilauea actually starts erupting like in the early 70s, the vog will stop. The lava pool has been pretty close to the surface the last few months. I love the darn thing. Keeps the riff raff out.