This week I caught the bus to Prince Kuhio (pronounced koo-hee-o) Plaza to buy some comfortable walking sandals. (I can't always be barefoot.) Prince Kuhio Plaza is a small mall kind of like Mondawmin Mall in Baltimore. The anchor stores are Sears and Macy's. Macy's is actually split into two buildings on different ends of the mall.
The buses here do not charge a fee which is probably why the departure and arrival times are sometimes kind of loose. I've been told that if you have a large item like a skateboard, however, you will be charged a dollar.
Right now for the most part I have little need for mass transportation. Downtown Hilo, like Charles Village where I've lived twice for a few years each time, is of all inclusive. The post office and library are just a few blocks up the street. There is a terrific farmer's market a few blocks away in a different direction. The place I need to go to transfer my driver's licence is a pleasant 15 minute walk away. Now that I think of it, everything is convenient here in Hilo. Most of the services are truly only a few short blocks away - two grocery stores, two movie theaters, many restaurants and shops are all within walking distance. I'll be posting more about some of these places, with photos, in the coming weeks.
It would be spectacular if I could find a job within walking distance!
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Arrival in Hilo
Hello all! I am here - in lovely Hilo, Hawaii.
After a long uneventful trip, with three stops, my plane arrived in Hilo at 7:30pm (a half hour early!) Having been awake for 20 hours, the only thing I did after checking in to the hostel is brush my teeth and hit the sack.
If you come to Hilo, before I get my place of course, you really ought to stay at the Hilo Bay Hostel. I feel like I am at home - although my home wasn't this awesome really. What I mean is I feel quite comfortable and safe. I am composing this post in the common room under a lovely skylight. There are slowly spinning ceiling fans, a couple of squawking macaws, and old school Hawaiiana decor.
There are lots of lovely people staying here. A few small families, some single travelers, but mostly groups of young people. The owner joked last night as some of the young patrons sat at the dining room table playing Scrabble that most people their age were out playing drinking games.
I have been taking it easy the past few days because I've had a bit of jet-lag. My mind gets muddy by 5:00pm. When people ask me simple questions I noticed I talk so slow. ("Where am I from? Uh. Um. I'm from........Baltimore.")
I am going to chill out this beautiful sunny Sunday so that I can function a lot better the coming week.
After a long uneventful trip, with three stops, my plane arrived in Hilo at 7:30pm (a half hour early!) Having been awake for 20 hours, the only thing I did after checking in to the hostel is brush my teeth and hit the sack.
If you come to Hilo, before I get my place of course, you really ought to stay at the Hilo Bay Hostel. I feel like I am at home - although my home wasn't this awesome really. What I mean is I feel quite comfortable and safe. I am composing this post in the common room under a lovely skylight. There are slowly spinning ceiling fans, a couple of squawking macaws, and old school Hawaiiana decor.
There are lots of lovely people staying here. A few small families, some single travelers, but mostly groups of young people. The owner joked last night as some of the young patrons sat at the dining room table playing Scrabble that most people their age were out playing drinking games.
I have been taking it easy the past few days because I've had a bit of jet-lag. My mind gets muddy by 5:00pm. When people ask me simple questions I noticed I talk so slow. ("Where am I from? Uh. Um. I'm from........Baltimore.")
I am going to chill out this beautiful sunny Sunday so that I can function a lot better the coming week.
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