United StatesHawaiiPanaʻewa (Residential) Hawaiian Home Land19°41’19” N 155°4’21” W
February 27 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 PriorityRead more
United StatesHawaiiHawaii CountyHiloMo'Oheau County Park19°43’24” N 155°5’6” W
February 28 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.Read more
United StatesHawaiiHawaii CountyHiloKalākaua Park19°43’30” N 155°5’18” W
February 28 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 sailorsRead more
United StatesHawaiiHawaii CountyHawai‘i Volcanoes National Park19°25’9” N 155°17’22” W February 29 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 4,000Read more
United StatesHawaiiHawaii CountyHiloKalākaua Park19°43’30” N 155°5’15” W
March 1 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 andRead more
United StatesHawaiiHawaii CountyOnomea (historical)Kalaoa Stream19°47’59” N 155°5’36” W
March 2 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 theRead more
United StatesHawaiiHawaii CountyLaupāhoehoeLaupāhoehoe Point19°59’36” N 155°14’24” W
March 2 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 oceanRead more
United StatesHawaiiHawaii CountyKukuihaeleWaipio Scenic Overlook20°7’5” N 155°35’4” W March 2 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’tRead more
United StatesHawaiiHawaii CountyWaimeaWaimea Nature Park20°1’16” N 155°40’4” W March 2 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
Cowboy & Cattle country. The town of Waimea is the center of Hawaii’s cattle industry. It has a long cattle history as scene in these two statues commemorating the 1908 world roping champions fromRead more
United StatesHawaiiHawaii CountyWaimeaLanimaumau Stream20°1’9” N 155°40’2” W March 2 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 andRead more
