We began our day with fresh banana bread at the Dolphin Bay Hotel. We then headed to various sites close to Hilo.
The first was the huge rock (Naha Stone) located in front of the library. This is the rock that Kamehameha lifted at the age of 14. According to legend, whoever could move it, would be king of all of the islands.
We drove to several different waterfalls, Rainbow Falls was the closest so it was first, then Pe'epe'e Falls and the Boiling Pots and Wai'ale Falls. These were just a short ways out of Hilo. It was early in the morning so no crowds to speak of. After a bit the falls all seem to look the same.
Next we went over to Lili'uokalani Gardens near Banyan Drive. That area is really picturesque and relaxing. We walked over to the nearby Coconut Island which is basically across a bridge from the gardens.
Then off to the Tsunami Museum for any updates and to remember how much destruction tsunamis have caused in the islands, especially in Hilo.
We had some fairly slow but scenic driving to Akaka Falls. This falls is fairly far off the road but it was well worth the drive. We wound our way along a path and steps while enjoying large tropical trees and plants. Very pretty.
Parker Ranch in the Waimea area was a nice stop to rejuvenate with lunch and window shopping. This stop sign lets you know you are in a different territory.
This shop name says it all.
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