Hilo | Volcano | Volcano Park | Kilauea Iki | Chain of Craters | To Kailua | To Hawi | Near Kailua | Snorkel
After having our fill of things volcanic, we headed down to Hilo, then hooked north and made a counter-clockwise arc around the island, stopping to take in the sights and drive down the older road.
We had to make a stop at an old tourist institution in Hilo before we left town: Hilo Hatties.
Hilo Hattie's  | 200XL; Yowza!  | Hawaiian Shirt Tapestry  |
Coordinated Themes for the Whole Family  | Hatties's Blurb  |  |
The Akaka waterfall is 442ft. high, and is featured in at least one Hollywood movie.
The Waipi'o overlook commands a fine view of the mouth of the valley below. There is a 25% grade single lane road that shouldn't be attempted in anything but a husky 4WD (AWD won't cut it).
East Flora  | East Coast  | 'Akaka Falls - 442ft. High  |
Banyan  | Hibiscus  | Hollywood at 'Akaka  |
Mystery Berries  | Seed Pod  | Danger! Danger! Danger!  |
Waipi'o Valley Below  | Cute Puppy  | 25% Grade Waipi'o Road  |
And finally, the Kona Tiki, our favorite place to stay. No TV, but they do have wireless access. Right on the shore, with a pool that takes donations from the ocean. The sound of the surf is one of the perks.
The tsunami from a few years ago caused water damage to the lower floor, but otherwise the place survived.
Every morning the birds get fed, and they are at the ready at 6:50 am.
Hotel in Kailua  | From the Pool  | Looking West  |
Don't Trip!  | Hotel Office  | South Lawn  |
Hotel from the South  | From the Balcony  | From the Balcony  |
Surfer Dude Help, and Jim  | Yellow Billed Cardinal  | Finches on a Coconut  |
The Finches Abide  | Impatient Java Finches  | Grumpy Finches on a Coconut  |
Turkey Dove Feeding Frenzy  | | |