We were visiting the Big Island for a week. We spent the first three nights at Akiko's Buddhist Bed and Breakfast and it was a wonderful, memorable experience. We stayed at the secluded Mango cottage and loved the simple but comfortable bungalow, the outdoor shower and kitchen. We enjoyed the delicious fresh fruit and oatmeal for breakfast, and more so the conversations with Miss Akiko. She helped us to slow down and enjoy a slower pace, to take in the beauty and serenity of the Big Island. We went coffee picking with Miss Akiko and I joined her for morning meditation. She is an inspiring person and I treasure the wisdom, lifestyle and aloha she shared with us.