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| Our
plane awaits us at Island Hoppers airport H/Q with Mauna
Kea mountain in the background. |
Our
pilot greets us on a pristine Hilo Morning. |
Takeoff
rollout, I am in the pilots seat as the window opens. |
Arnotts
(circled) is close to everything, Downtown Hilo in the distance
under the wingtip is just three miles (5km) or 20 minutes
by bicycle. |
Arnotts
(circled) is very close to Onekahakaha Swimming area at the
bottom of this picture. The breakwater finished in the 1930's
snakes out from the port protecting the harbor. |
A
broad view, Arnotts(circled), nearby coral beach and turtle
viewing (arrow), Richardsons beach park (circled) in the
distance. |
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| Our
uncrowded area with large wetlands nature reserve for migratory
birds and great turtle and whale (in season ) watching. |
The
view looking west over the Lodge at Mauna Kea Mountain 13,796ft
(4200m). |
Closeup
of Onekahakaha manmade swimming area 5 minutes from the Lodge.This
is flat and handicap accessable all the way from the Lodge. |
Nearby
facility being converted to a demonstration Aquaculture project.
Arnotts is at the top of the picture. |
Overview
of our area (Lodge circled) |
Turn
left at the two story condo (arrow) on the corner and follow
Arnott's signs. |
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| Nearby
Lake, "Seaside" Seafood Restaurant and Aquaculture facility. |
Nearby
swimming and snorkeling (top). |
Detail
of Richardsons Black Sand Beach Park. Pristine sea and lots
of turtles and fish. |
Many
nearby houses have ponds caused by collapsed lava tubes. |
The
commercial port of Hilo and 1930's breakwater (seawall) that
makes it useable. |
On
the horizon belching sulphur gas is Puu O'o. The active volcanic
vent of Kilauea Volcano only 22 miles away. |
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| Island
Hoppers Charter & Flight School Headquarters conveniently
close to the active runway. |
We
approach the runway after a great photo mission. |
