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Hilo, Hawaii: yr 1, home 1
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Hilo, Hawaii: yr 1, home 1

Our first “official” slowmad stop. February 27-March 26, 2024 Read more
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    February 28, 2024
    Hilo, Hawaii: yr 1, home 1
    Hilo is a tiny airport

    Oakland to Honolulu to Hilo

    February 27, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F

    We flew out of Oakland, stopped in Honolulu and the Plumeria lounge, then on to Hilo. The lounge was a good option as the Burger King had their Whopper, fries and a Coke for $19.20. I get a Priority lounge pass free (kind of) from our American Express and Marc gets his free from Southwest. So we both get in and had soup, Sandwhich and drinks, then off to the plane. I think we saved $40 on food.Read more

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    Day 1 treasure

    Farmers Market

    February 28, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F

    First full day, first stop is the Hilo Farmers Market to stock up on treasures for the food pantry.
    Take home included: huge Hawaiian butter Avocado, papaya, tomatoes Mango bread and mango honey. There were so many interesting fruits. I’m not sure I could name them all.Read more

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    Public Square

    February 28, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F

    We found a park near the farmers market. This is the square that was in the center of original Hilo. The federal court was on one side and a city building on the other. The sundial was used by sailors to reset/set their watches before sailing off to other ports, yes… it works it was just after noon when I took the picture.Read more

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    Volcanos National Park

    February 29, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F

    When you find yourself on a volcanic island it’s best to view its origin. Volcanos National Park is about 45 minutes from our home. We packed a lunch and headed out. The drive climbed over 4,000 feet (but it wasn’t noticeable) and we had our new road story guide (more on that later). Visitors center, a walk along the edge’ish of the caldera and a stroll through a lava tube. A good intro a second and third visit will be extra fun and a huge benefit of staying a month.Read more

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    Cuttlefish dipped in chocolate?

    An iki wander

    March 1, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 72 °F

    Yesterday it was volcanoes today it was a trip to the tsunami museum. Both stops made us really think about the reality of living on an island in the Pacific. Remainder of the day sightseeing and walking around.Read more

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    Hamakua Coast

    March 2, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F

    Hawaii really showed me its rainy side today. It rained 4 different times which surprisingly (at least to me) is pretty normal on the Windward side of the island. The result of all of the rain is the green, green plants and the beautiful waterfalls and coast. Our adventure was a drive from along the north east coast (highway 19) with stops at the magical (might I say mythical) Waipio valley and theater in Waimea.Read more

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    People lost in 1946 tsunami

    Laupahoehoe and the tsunami

    March 2, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 72 °F

    In 1946 there was a quaint town, train station and school along the eastern coast called Laupahoehoe. April 1, 1946 changed it all when a series of tsunami waves struck. At first, as the ocean receded, the kids at the school ran out and had fun gathering stranded fish with their hands. But then, inevitably, the tsunami waves started to come in. The tallest wave was over 50 feet. At sea level, there was little chance of surviving. 24 students and teachers were killed. Today, there is a memorial and the Pacific Tsunami museum has oral accounts of the disaster. It sadly serves as a teaching opportunity to everyone to run away, not towards, the beach when waves suddenly pull out.Read more

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    Waipio Valley

    March 2, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F

    Waipio was the safe place of a young King Kamehameha (similar to the British Princes protection on the Isle of Skye) who was prophesized to be a great leader. Of course the current rulers didn’t appreciate, nor want this interloper, so they were hunting the young boy with the intention of killing him. For safety he was spirited away to the Waipio valley where he lived in peace and secrecy for many years. The bay, valley and town are “off limits” to cars and people unless you are specifically invited or on a tour. We didn’t get the invite so our view was limited to the look out above.Read more

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    Kahilu Theater and Shakespeare Hawaiian

    March 2, 2024 in the United States ⋅ 🌫 61 °F

    I’d bet that Shakespeare could never have imagined this version of midsummer nights dream. Called One Uddah Mid’Summah. This version is an adaption, not only placed in Hawaii but translated and updated into “modern” Hawaiian Pidgeon English. Performed live with a 12 person cast it was directed by Sean-Joseph Takeo Kahaikalani and adapted by Jackie Plano Johnson. Similar to my experience with live theater in Buenos Aires, although I knew the play, so much of the show and the nuance of the language was lost on me, but the “locals”, including Marc (who was raised on Oahu) were laughing uproariously. Attending live theater, even without understanding the language, continues to be a satisfying experience for us.Read more

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    Lone tree growing out of rocks
    Life guard on dutyLocals bring rain shelter to beach2 fishermen alone on the shoreEnd of paved road1Hawaiian refrigeratorRain did not stop girls sitting on grass

    Sunday at the beach . . . In the rain

    March 3, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F

    I took Sunday morning to explore the coast from downtown Hilo heading south to the end of the pavement. Sky is overcast with a light mist always in the air and heavy rain always threatening to break open a down pour.
    This did not stop many locals from enjoying the shore line. While many places were quiet and good for meditation, others were full of picnics, BBQ’s and celebrations.    Read more

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    A day at Onekahakaha beach

    March 4, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 73 °F

    That is a long name with way too many vowels for Pam. We hung out today at a pavilion on the beach with some of Marc’s High school friends and their kids and grandkids. BBQ chicken, ribs, fish and poke, several kinds of macaroni salad, and a big pot of rice. It felt very “Hawaiian” and the kids splashing in the ocean was really fun to watch. Those kids have no fear of the water and are comfortable and happy playing for hours. Their joy was contagious and I’m still smiling.Read more

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    Tree Molds

    March 5, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F

    When a healthy large tree stands in the path of lava it’s pretty much going to catch fire and burn up. In some locations, some trees, are both large and very moist. In those cases the lava flow gets near enough to catch the outside on fire, but the inside is wet enough to resist the flames. The trees outside contacts the lava and the lava hardens forming a shell. The inside part of the tree cools the lava just enough, leaving these hollow holes. These are called tree molds, and although there aren’t many they are really cool to see. Get it, cool to see?Read more

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    Southern Point

    March 5, 2024 in the United States ⋅ 🌬 75 °F

    It was a long drive off the main road but I made it to the southern point. Really windy and not a lot to see, ok, there was a lot to see if you like waves, lava, and waves in lava.

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    New and old lava

    March 5, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F

    In these photos it’s possible to see both new (1907) and old about 750 years old lava flows. The darker is the new and the lighter is the old.

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    Place of Refuge

    March 5, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F

    There was a time in Hawaiian history when if you broke a rule, called a kapu, the punishment was death. If you were a particularly fast runner, or really good in a dugout canoe, and you could escape from your jailers, you could make your way to a place of refuge. These are walled sanctuaries that if you could make it there you’d be safe and then forgiven of your kapu. This location stands on the site of a place of refuge. It was really interesting to walk around, and explore the village. It’s a US national park, so I used the NPS app for a good walking tour.Read more

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    Typical public bus on big island
    We left Hilo with only 6 passengersDozen + gorges like this along coastlineOcean side of gorge crossing5min pit stop to pee at public park2Kona terminus @ Target back roadKona airport visted 2 timesCan see observatory on Mauna Kea

    Hele-on to Kona then back to Hilo

    March 5, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F

    Today, Marc did a trip on the public bus from Hilo to Kona and back. The two towns are 90 miles apart. Bus has 2 options, along the coast, or saddle road between the 2 largest mountains.
    The bus is free to all, air conditioned and very comfortable. Not very frequent. None are marked with route numbers. Everyone just asks the driver where they are going.
    Start at Hilo at 9:30 am
    Pit stop at Honokaa on Hamakua coast.
    Arrived at Kona terminus, back road near Target, at 12:30
    Tried to find a return bus that would cross back to Hilo in the daylight.
    Long story short is there is a route if you do a transfer at Kona airport. I tried and failed. I’ll tell you the long story over a beer if you remember to ask me about it.

    3 buses later, I’m back at the Target terminus to catch the bus back to Hilo leaving at 5:00pm.
    Cross the saddle road in the dark, arriving back at the start in Hilo at 8:00pm
    10.5 hours later.    Read more

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    Kona Plantation Bed & Breakfast

    March 5, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F

    It’s been awhile since I’ve stayed in an actual Bed & Breakfast. This one is something special. It’s on the coffee plantation hillside near Kona. The views are stunning, the bedroom is great the hot tub is warm and best of all there is an outdoor shower. The price for a single night is $149 and includes a real cooked breakfast. Life is goodRead more

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    Puako Petroglyphs

    March 6, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F

    About a mile and a half walk to see these petroglyphs. Really interesting as most of them look like people. There are over 3,000 of them carved into the lava in this area. Most are not on maps to keep them safe, but a few are identified within the fenced area.Read more

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    Cecil B DeMille 10/24/33Babe Ruth 10/29/33King George V 5/9/34F D Roosevelt 7/25/34Only metal marker in the groveFannie Hurst 7/17/34Amilia Earhart 1/6/35David Forbes 11/12/37

    Banyan Drive

    March 6, 2024 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 70 °F

    Banyan Drive is a loop road on a peninsula that juts into Hilo bay. Starting in 1933, Hilo invited celebrities and other great people to plant Banyan trees along the loop road. There are about 50 large trees with dedicated plaques that now shade the road. Hilo’s best hotels are on the ocean side while public gardens and a golf course are on the inside.
    I’ve included photos of a few trees I found interesting:
    Cecil B Demille, and his wife planted the first trees.
    Babe Ruth tree planted later that year.
    King Henry V tree is next to Franklin D Roosevelt Tree, but Roosevelt is the only tree with a metal plaque.
    I’ve included trees planted by 2 famous Women, author Fannie Hurst and Pilot Amelia Earhart.
    Last is the smallest Banyan in the grove planted by David Forbes (this investment did not grow well for Mr. Forbes)    Read more

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    Glamping at The Haven at Hawi Nani Ranch

    March 6, 2024 in the United States ⋅ 🌬 72 °F

    I’m always up for interesting locations to sleep and this one ranks high up there (along with the teepee in Wyoming and the air stream in Idaho). The farm had horses, goats, rabbits, and chickens along with cornhole and fresbie golf. Except for a few carrots I threw to the rabbits I didn’t use any of the facilities as it rained the entire stay. I LOVED IT! I was dry and smiling listening to the wind and rain throughout the night. Capping off my stay with an amazing outdoor shower. Highly recommended if you are ever in the far north of Hawaii in Hawi.Read more

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    Kamehameha the Great statue

    March 7, 2024 in the United States ⋅ 🌬 70 °F

    Kamehameha statues are in several locations in this island. This one is in Kapaau in the north of Hawaii. The story is that on the 100th anniversary of Kamehameha’s reign, a statue was commissioned from a famous sculpture in Italy. The statue was cast in bronze and placed on a ship. Partway to Hawaii the ship sank, and the statue was lost. Luckily, the statue was insured, and a replacement was cast. Meanwhile, a treasure hunter, found the sunken ship, and pulled out the statue. Because they had already been paid for the replacement of the statue, they had to buy back this statue. The second, and replacement, stands in Honolulu. This one, is the one pulled from the shipwreck.Read more

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    Around the Island in 3 days

    March 7, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F

    I drove over 260 miles all the way around the island of Hawaii. Two overnights and three days of sightseeing. I downloaded a driving tour called Guide Along and it was amazing!! The ap is GPS based so turn it on and drive along. The narration provided info about the places and best of all it was an entire history lesson of the Island. The commentary came on about every 3 minutes so there was always something to hear and the voice was chatty and it felt like he was along with me in the car. We will be looking for more from this company for all of our stops.Read more

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