A Real Hawaiian Experience
Hitchhike Number One: A man named John brought us to Pahoa, about 30 miles out of Hilo, where we were told there was a mad cool hippie market.
Hitchhike Number Two: A guy named Doug, and his 6 year old son, brought us into town, where we had breakfast and bloody Mary’s.
Hitchhike Number Three: After we started walking back to the hippie market, a couple in their mini van blatantly told us that it was much too far for a nice stroll.
Hitchhike Number Four: A guy with curly long hair wearing a straw hat. He couldn’t get us all the way back to Hilo, but he brought us as far as the Humane Society and kindly agreed to come back out after he fed his three puppies to check if we’ve found a ride yet, and if not, he’d gladly help us out.
Hitchhike Number Five: A woman named Lola, born and raised just north of Hilo, brought us to the Hilo Farmer’s Market.
Hitchhike Number Six: A group of the ship’s crew who had gotten their own ride to Walmart, picked us up and brought us to Ken’s (the local favorite restaurant).
Hitchhike Number Seven: A couple who had no room in their truck cab, but gladly brought us to the Pahoa turn in the back of their pick-up.
Hitchhike Number Eight: Another man named John. He grew up in DC and got a job on a ship at 18. He’s been to 78 countries, is a recovering alcoholic, been sober for twenty years, has two beautiful children, and a wife fighting breast cancer. This man had more stories to tell than seconds in a day. Nicest guy I’ve ever met. He brought us all the way to Kahenda Beach and showed us exactly how to get there.
Hitchhike Number Nine: A 25 year old named Matt who grew up in Massachusetts. He moved to Hawaii and hasn’t left. When we hopped in his car and asked where he was headed to he said, “Nowhere, just cruising.” We took him to lunch and headed back to Hilo.
Hitchhike Number Ten: A woman who was also born and raised in Hawaii. Super nice, she brought us to the local organic grocery store for some last minute snacks before we stepped on the ship headed for California.
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