We drove on to Hilo, which is located on the eastern side of the island. It was about a 30ish minute drive from the park. We had a couple places picked out, including a mochi treat shop, scrapbooking store and the farmers market. See below for the mochi debacle.
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| At least Cody liked this dough, nasty-texture 'desserts' |
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| NOT good! |
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| We detoured down an awesome scenic route, which opened up to this.... |
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| !!!! |
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| We came up on this view right after Cody said, "This isn't much of a scenic road" |
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| it was beautiful! |
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| But it was a bit of a hike |
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| Such a wonderful view! |
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| And we stopped by a roadside stand for a smoothie (Kona coffee and banana flavored, of course) |
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| We made it to Akaka Falls |
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| Lots of stairs through a jungle |
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| The first falls (a smidge less grand) |
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| First view |
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| Oh how I love waterfalls |
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| Hawaiian shirts were everywhere, naturally |
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| Rainbow Falls |
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| Boiling Pots (not very impressive) |
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| Along Saddle Road from Hilo, we very drove through the fog and clouds and were greeted by the tallest peak on the island, Mauna Kea |
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| Sunset on our descent, from approximately 11,000 feet |
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| Our dinner, courtesy of the famers market. mmmmm, fresh veggies |
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| not too shabby for Hawaiian corn |
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