ALONG ALII DRIVE

Alii Drive in Kona is the road along the waterfront which has

many shops and restaurants and hotels. On our first morning on the

Big Island, we walk from our place, past many hotels, and into the

shopping area. I stop to rest on the way.

Though it is still fairly early in the morning, most places are already open.

The steeple above belongs to the first church on the island. We peek

inside and see rows of pews made out of koa wood.

There is a small barrier between the street and the ocean.

A large tree marks the end of the street.

Saffron finch flit around Kona.

This bird made no appearance in Kauai.