After a fitful few hour of sleep, not used to the humidity, we awoke to overcast skies and upper 60s. By this afternoon it would become partly sunny and quite warm, pushing 80.
After a nice breakfast in the hotel, overlooking the beach, we hiked around to get the lay of the land. There are many hotels and resorts along the coast here. The beach isn't much. Some unusual birds around including roosters and chickens which are everywhere. Within walking distance we found an odd little shopping center called " Coconut Market". There's an interesting looking Italian restaurant that we might try later in the week. There's also a new grocery market where we stocked up on some snack and lunch supplies.
After lunch on our porch we headed north up to Kilauea Lighthouse and Wildlife Preserve, stopping at some shoreline views along the way (including a stop for fresh Malasadas). We also came across a 1940 Episcopal Church made from lava rock - very cute!
This is spectacular! Great views of crashing waves; the largest rookery left in the islands; the restored lighthouse. We saw many Nene birds which were almost extinct but have made a great comeback. Its hot and humid as we hike around the lighthouse!
Returning to the hotel for short naps then dinner at our Lava Lava Beach Bar. Back to the room to watch Olympics and write our journals.
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| Our hotel's beachfront bar/restaruant |
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| From our room |
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| Red Crested Cardinal |
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| Myna bird - imported from India to eat insects. Now considered invasive and a nuisance |
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| The Nene - State bird |
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