We sailed into our last port of Hilo and found the Osterdam waiting for us. The town buzzed with all the new tourists and buses required to tour them around. Our little group gathered for a trip up the coast to view waterfalls and caves and lastly a black sand beach. The scenery was beautiful as we passed the shores and learned about the flora and fauna in this area. Hawaii is the largest island and has every climate of the tropics here, including live volcanoes. These we only saw in the distance but walked upon the cold lava flows and climbed down into a lava tube. Very rough terrain to walk on but beautiful to see. The waterfalls were spectacular and photos do not do them justice. (but these people should see Niagara Falls!!!) We had all hoped to do more hiking on this tour but ended up on the beach looking for turtles, seals and fish among the surf.
Hilo market drew Dale and I to the jewelry stalls again while Dennis walked on and George went back for lunch and dry clothes.(he had gone swimming at the last beach) The town is small and we did not wish to visit either Hilo Hattie's or Walmart!! so returned to the ship a bit early for refreshing drinks and snacks. Our only lunch (except George) had been small bananas, macadamia nuts, yum, and coconut milk drinks while on tour.
Now five days at sea to while away. We will continue our card tournament, girls ahead!!, read, work on our beading and art projects, attend the letures on history, travel, computers or culinary adventures. There is really something for everyone!! Next stop...Vancouver , Victoria and hopefully a long suspension bridge to hike across!!
Aloha
I loved Hawaii when we were there several years ago, especially Volcano National Park. You're on the last leg of your adventure!
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