Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Merrie Monarch~pau

(sorry that these are out-of-order. Should have posted #1 last, so you'll have to scroll down to #1 and work your way back to this one)
Merrie Monarch is all about the hula. What hula it was this year...some so breathtaking it actually left you stunned, dances that were dedicated to the recently deceased kumu, old songs that were danced with such beauty...



Since I was leaving from Kona, I rode to that side with some friends. We left Hilo Town early to be able to make it to Waimea in time to eat here...



Another place that serves really BIG local style food. YUM!


When we got closer to Kona, the guys said that they were eating lunch at the harbor and so we stopped by to join them at a place called "Bite Me"



Best smoked Marlin and Opaha ceviche ever!


We spent the rest of the day relaxing at Hale Hoyt @ Keahou Resort! It was like a mini-staycation. Can't believe that we actually ate more food! Played Mahjong, watched a really, really BIG tv and just relaxed.


Like any high-end resort, they even have a torch-lighting ceremony at sunset...


complete with conch shell blowing!



So another Merrie Monarch came to an end with adventures a~plenty.
Good fun, Good food, Good Friends

Mahalo Big Island
a hui hou
Pau

(I have one more experience to post about, but because it's so special, I decided it needed its own post).
































1 comment:

Le Mama! said...

waimea area is so beautiful I think. that the only place I've actually been for a few hours for work. love it there. I need to get to Hilo though.