Saturday, May 19, 2007
Drove around downtown Hilo looking for someplace new to have breakfast, didn't find anything. Drove back to KenHOP but it was packed—we wasted 5 minutes stuck in the parking lot trying to get out. Drove up to Prince Kuhio Plaza and ate at Kuhio Grille. Patrick had eggs over medium with hash browns and toast and portuguese sausage, coffee. I had oatmeal and french toast, orange juice served in a plastic bottle. Drove highway 11 to 130 again. Tried to find Kehala Black Sand Beach but there was no sign for it. The maps don't show it well, but the roads do indeed connect. We eventually found a small beach with a sign that said, "Private property—everyone please enjoy. NO CAMPING." We stopped for a few minutes, walked on black sand, watched small crabs dart amongst the black lava-formed rocks. Back to the hotel. Checked out. Dropped off the rental car. Flew back to Honolulu. Chris and Nate picked us up at the airport. Drove back to their place to quickly freshen, then drove to the old Dole Cannery to see Spider-Man 3. We all agreed that it was very different from the first two films and that #2 was better. Too many villains. After the movie, went to the home of 2 Mikes in a high-rise tower apartment with a view of the skyline and harbor including Punchbowl, the military graveyard, and Mike P's workplace Gordon Biersch. We had drinks, looked out from the balcony at neighboring buildings and apartments, munched on snacks including black seedless grapes, cheese, crackers, smoked salmon, and apples. Patrick and Mike 2 talked about Tibetan and Hawaiian independence while everyone else fled the room. Nate and Mike 1 walked over to Mr. Biersch's and brought back gourmet pizzas. Being the designated driver, I drove us all home. We fell asleep easily.