Hilo Hostel Heaven?

On Saturday November 21st we landed in Hilo, we proceeded to walk to the downtown core from the airport...Mike told me it was only 3 miles but I have a sneaking suspicion that was a bit of a fib, seemed like it took forever especially with a 40 lbs pack strapped to my back. Felt like I was carrying my whole life in that pack...well at least all my possessions.
It took us about 2.5hrs to get to our destination, the Hilo Bay Hostel. I was beyond exhausted and this was the last leg of my journey, scaling steep stairs that tested my resolve.

I was so exhausted that it's taken me this long to put up a post about it...might also be the jetlag.

The guy at the front desk when we first arrived was very nice and helpful, we didn't actually see the lady that owns the place until we were here for a couple nights...she seems nice but also seems a little grumpy and annoyed all the time.

The people we've met have been very nice and helpful with giving suggestions on what we should see and do. When we first got here there was an American that asked us if we get polar bears just 2hrs north of Toronto...he said a Canadian told him that, he got tricked on that one. We've also encountered a really nice lady from England that is taking a year to see and explore the world, I think tomorrow she is headed to Maui. We had a very interesting discussion about nutrition and getting over addictions to food.

The hostel is a nice place, it's tidy...the only thing I have to get used to is the cockroaches. I've never seen one before and they kind of give me the heeby geebies.

When we first came here we had a private room but yesterday it had been booked so we had to move to a co-ed room...not really my cup of tea but you gotta go with the flow. Everyone is really respectful and kind here.

Looking forward to seeing what's next on the journey,

It's been a slice Hilo Bay Hostel!

Later!

Michelle