Playing Tourist on the Big Island
Big Island Trip March 18-20 (stories are in no particular order) Since I was running the Hilo Marathon, I decided to do the tourist things. Here are some of the most popular sites in Hilo. Coconut Island - March 18, 2016 Coconut Island seemed to be a place where people would go. Its a tiny island and who doesn't want to go to a tiny island? I got a bomb ass plate at Puka Puka Kitchen, Ahi Don with the best salad. Fresh veggies, Big Island grown. From Puka Puka was a 5 minute drive to Coconut Island. I took a bunch of shit to carry with me; camera, fanny pack, lunch, and drink. I was stunned by its beauty. Waves hitting the rocks and water flying in the air. Little tide pools to swim in. There is also a bathroom and a huge field to play on. To my surprise, no tourist where there. Its funny because it is by all the hotels. There were a lot of local families fishing and playing in the small tide pools. I ate my lunch in peace and tranquility. There are a number of picnic...