The Big Island

This is my first visit to the Big Island of Hawaii. I can remember thinking as we were landing, "This island is huge." After we got off the plane (we disembarked off the plane using the stairway type of gear), it immediately looked like  a less  populated tropical island. We got to fly first class and we were in the front row if the plane, so I felt a little like a movie star

as I walked down the staircase.  

We were met by our friend who I'll call Grandad Bob. He put a tuberose lei over my shoulders and said, "Welcome to my island." He has been showing us around ever since. 

Here is his ohana - where we are staying.  It's located on the 3 acres of his property near Hilo in a place called Ocean View. The ocean is about 5 miles away, but his property is lush and also has a nice patio and pool for dipping.