Today is our last port where we are able to disembark. We arrived at pier at about 7:00 AM, had breakfast, and left the ship to take a tour of the Island. Hilo is on the eastern coast of the Big Island, nearly opposite Kailua , our stop on the 13th.
Hilo is unique in that there is no waterfront development, the coastline consisting of relative new formations of lava. The lava flow is ongoing, and it will be many thousands of years before it will be developed, if at all.
Hilo is known for the abundance of rainfall, averageing nearly 139 inches per year. Fortunately, we got no rain on the day of our visit. So far, we have had no rain at any of our ports of call.
Our tour began with a visit to an orchid farm, showing many varieties, many not available for sale.
Hilo is unique in that there is no waterfront development, the coastline consisting of relative new formations of lava. The lava flow is ongoing, and it will be many thousands of years before it will be developed, if at all.
Hilo is known for the abundance of rainfall, averageing nearly 139 inches per year. Fortunately, we got no rain on the day of our visit. So far, we have had no rain at any of our ports of call.
Our tour began with a visit to an orchid farm, showing many varieties, many not available for sale.
We then boarded the bus and headed for Volcano National Park
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