this is where i like to come for lunch, a cup of tea or to talk on the phone. it is an airway at the hostel with cool trick-of-the-eye paintings and beautiful plants.
Friday, June 24, 2011
my chill spot
this is where i like to come for lunch, a cup of tea or to talk on the phone. it is an airway at the hostel with cool trick-of-the-eye paintings and beautiful plants.
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Kamehameha Day
Ok. I'm about to get jiggy with the photos and the Kamehameha Day celebration seems like an excellent time to start.
Earlier this evening I went to watch the beginning of the celebration here in Hilo. At Bayfront Park before a stunning gilded statue of King Kamehameha I a band played a few selections and a choral group sang. However we were really all there to watch Hawaiian royal societies and individuals present leis that were draped on the statue's outstretched arm.
So who is Kamehameha I? The son of a chief on the big island of Hawai'i Kamehameha conquered and united the Hawaiian islands. In 1810 he established the Kingdom of Hawai'i.
Kamehameha Day is celebrated June 11th through out the state of Hawai'i. Kamehameha V established this day of celebration 95 years ago. There are big celebrations and parades in Honolulu, the state capital, and in Kahala, a town on the big island's northern tip where Kamehameha I was born.
Earlier this evening I went to watch the beginning of the celebration here in Hilo. At Bayfront Park before a stunning gilded statue of King Kamehameha I a band played a few selections and a choral group sang. However we were really all there to watch Hawaiian royal societies and individuals present leis that were draped on the statue's outstretched arm.
So who is Kamehameha I? The son of a chief on the big island of Hawai'i Kamehameha conquered and united the Hawaiian islands. In 1810 he established the Kingdom of Hawai'i.
Kamehameha Day is celebrated June 11th through out the state of Hawai'i. Kamehameha V established this day of celebration 95 years ago. There are big celebrations and parades in Honolulu, the state capital, and in Kahala, a town on the big island's northern tip where Kamehameha I was born.
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Settling In
So I have found a place to live. It is in the same block as the hostel I have been staying at. When it had been offered to me initially I wasn't interested because it was dark. But after looking at a place about a twenty minute walk away from downtown Hilo, I decided to take it. It seems that I love downtown Hilo. When I take a long walk then start heading back, I feel overjoyed and relieved as I get closer to home.
Hilo has been described as a working class city. Perhaps that is one of the reasons I feel comfortable here. The downtown area of Hilo reminds me alot of Charles Village where I have lived twice for several years each time. Like Charles Village practically everything I need is within walking distance. The library and post office are about five minutes away. There are two grocery stores that are about ten minutes away. Two movie theaters - The Palace - a restored one screen theater that shows non-commercial films, and Kress which is a four screen dollar theater. There is a farmer's market, coffee shops, and restaurants all within walking distance.
There are some consignment shops and a Salvation Army "The Sammy Shop" but that is the one area where Hilo is lacking. Their second hand stores are small which is to be expected - there are a lot less people here. And the stuff is not exciting.
Yes, I'll definitely miss thrift shopping. Hilo cannot compare to Baltimore in that area. The shops in Baltimore would lure me in "stop in here, I have that thing you need!" And they never let me down. My favorite stores were Value Village on York Road, Vogue Revisited on Roland Avenue and the thrift store on North Avenue.
Oh well, I am in a small space and don't really need to be filling it up with stuff anyway!
Hilo has been described as a working class city. Perhaps that is one of the reasons I feel comfortable here. The downtown area of Hilo reminds me alot of Charles Village where I have lived twice for several years each time. Like Charles Village practically everything I need is within walking distance. The library and post office are about five minutes away. There are two grocery stores that are about ten minutes away. Two movie theaters - The Palace - a restored one screen theater that shows non-commercial films, and Kress which is a four screen dollar theater. There is a farmer's market, coffee shops, and restaurants all within walking distance.
There are some consignment shops and a Salvation Army "The Sammy Shop" but that is the one area where Hilo is lacking. Their second hand stores are small which is to be expected - there are a lot less people here. And the stuff is not exciting.
Yes, I'll definitely miss thrift shopping. Hilo cannot compare to Baltimore in that area. The shops in Baltimore would lure me in "stop in here, I have that thing you need!" And they never let me down. My favorite stores were Value Village on York Road, Vogue Revisited on Roland Avenue and the thrift store on North Avenue.
Oh well, I am in a small space and don't really need to be filling it up with stuff anyway!
Thursday, June 2, 2011
My Hilo Diet - Mac Nuts!
I never liked macadamia nuts. I thought they tasted ... weird. But I've given them another chance.
At the hostel when people check out they usually put their remaining food in the "free" box. Well, someone left a big ole bag of mac nuts so I gave them a try. Holy moly they were ... light, crunchy, oily, lightly salted balls of goodness! And sometimes you get one that has a green flavor - sort of like spinach or pumpkin seed or that green stuff in fried oysters.
Unfortunately, even here they are still very expensive. So I'll be savoring the ones I have left.
At the hostel when people check out they usually put their remaining food in the "free" box. Well, someone left a big ole bag of mac nuts so I gave them a try. Holy moly they were ... light, crunchy, oily, lightly salted balls of goodness! And sometimes you get one that has a green flavor - sort of like spinach or pumpkin seed or that green stuff in fried oysters.
Unfortunately, even here they are still very expensive. So I'll be savoring the ones I have left.
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