Wonderful experience for us!! Thank you John for welcoming us late evening. (That wasn't our original plan.) Our studio was fresh and clean with a vase of beautiful flowers, papayas and a list of suggested sites in the area. The street reminded me of my childhood being gravel and passers-by wave to each other as a greeting or a thank you. John's home is surrounded by lush greenery, flowers of many colors, coconut trees and a very interesting site. At night we were entertained by the frogs who seemed to be singing lullabies and we'd wake to the melody of birds saying 'shine all day'!!
Since there was 3 of us and the main house was available for 2 nights, John opened up the home to us which we certainly appreciated. We were located about an hour to Black Sand Beach, 45 minutes from the volcano (for a less expensive meal find the military base cafeteria for a delicious meal) along crater rim just a few miles from the volcano gift shop. In the other direction to and past Hilo, there are many sites within an hour's drive. Very nicely situated!! If you're there Wednesday night, check out Uncle Roberts...fun!!
Many thanks to John, a very pleasant host.