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!
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