Forenede StaterHawaiiPanaʻewa (Residential) Hawaiian Home Land19°41’19” N 155°4’21” W
27. februar, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☁️ 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 PriorityLæs mere
Forenede StaterHawaiiHawaii CountyHiloMo'Oheau County Park19°43’24” N 155°5’6” W
28. februar, Forenede Stater ⋅ ⛅ 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.Læs mere
Forenede StaterHawaiiHawaii CountyHiloKalākaua Park19°43’30” N 155°5’18” W
28. februar, Forenede Stater ⋅ ⛅ 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 sailorsLæs mere
Forenede StaterHawaiiHawaii CountyHawai‘i Volcanoes National Park19°25’9” N 155°17’22” W 29. februar, Forenede Stater ⋅ ⛅ 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 4,000Læs mere
Forenede StaterHawaiiHawaii CountyHiloKalākaua Park19°43’30” N 155°5’15” W
1. marts, Forenede Stater ⋅ ⛅ 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 andLæs mere
Forenede StaterHawaiiHawaii CountyOnomea (historical)Kalaoa Stream19°47’59” N 155°5’36” W
2. marts, Forenede Stater ⋅ ⛅ 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 theLæs mere
Forenede StaterHawaiiHawaii CountyLaupāhoehoeLaupāhoehoe Point19°59’36” N 155°14’24” W
2. marts, Forenede Stater ⋅ ⛅ 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 oceanLæs mere
Forenede StaterHawaiiHawaii CountyKukuihaeleWaipio Scenic Overlook20°7’5” N 155°35’4” W 2. marts, Forenede Stater ⋅ ⛅ 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’tLæs mere
Forenede StaterHawaiiHawaii CountyWaimeaWaimea Nature Park20°1’16” N 155°40’4” W 2. marts, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☁️ 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 fromLæs mere
Forenede StaterHawaiiHawaii CountyWaimeaLanimaumau Stream20°1’9” N 155°40’2” W 2. marts, Forenede Stater ⋅ 🌫 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 andLæs mere
