Around Hilo

This past weekend we just relaxed and also traveled around Hilo a little bit to see some of the sights that we hadn't explored yet. I went surfing for a little bit today and finally rode a wave really well (actually turned!), so that was fun. I also got smashed by a couple of big waves and blamed the ocean at first...but then realized I could direct all of my anger at the moon.

This is Coconut Island, just a little park jutting out into Hilo Bay.


This is Rainbow Falls, literally about two minutes from our house, but we just hadn't made it over here yet. It was pretty, but it really flows after a good rain.

I had checked out these caves already, but Lindz and I went to go and explore them a little more. We met a couple of guys who were walking out who had walked for 30 minutes through the caves (they are lava tubes). We didn't really have the right clothes, so we just walked around a bit and opted not to get lost underground.

These are the Japanese gardens in downtown Hilo. I was more impressed than I thought I would be.

Cave again. I just love all of the old graffiti as well. There are carving from people in the 1920's and beyond, also, many of the names are Japanese.


Some Banyan trees near Rainbow Falls.

Us at the falls.

Happy October

This past weekend Lindsey had a work trip over to the Kona side of the island. We stayed at the Waikoloa Mariott for two nights and did a lot of swimming, snorkeling, and schmoozing. It was fun but really tiring. Lindsey did a great job and now we just have to wait and see when she starts getting some clients.

Here is the beach right in front of the hotel, we went snorkeling a couple of times which was nice...didn't really feel like October.

This picture is from the luau on the last night. The food was really great and everyone who came in for the weekend had the greatest time, which was good to hear.


There was some hula and the group had everyone come up for lessons.


The luau.

Here is a shot of the resort from the beach. It was a really nice place and there were a lot of ancient Hawaiian ruins and petroglyphs all around, which were fun to explore.


Sunset.

Everyone kept being blown away by all of Lindsey's outfits, which was really funny. She bought a couple of really nice dresses that were made in Hilo for the event.


This one was for Mama B, Lindsey getting some time to relax in the sun.

I arrived a couple of hours before Lindsey did on Friday (after going surfing in the morning, I figured I might as well drive over and do some exploring). I walked through some of the petroglyph fields which were really cool.

On the last day, we drove over to a surf beach with some friends and spent the day BBQ'ing and surfing. Lindsey got up two times and rode a wave all the way in, good job babe!