Day 8: Kona

Trip Start Oct 28, 2007
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Trip End Nov 08, 2007


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Sunday, November 4, 2007

Last night a handful of Tabatha's friends and I stayed at her parent's condo.  This morning, after hanging out over breakfast, we made out plans for the day.  Everyone from the wedding got together for a BBQ down at the pool around 11am.  Tabatha's friends Amy and Liz and I left the gathering early as Amy needed a ride to the airport, and Liz was also going to pickup a car at the aiport to make the drive to Volcano.  I had made reservations to go on the 8 hour trip to the summit of Mauna Kea, but unfortunately after dropping them off, I got a message saying that it was cancelled due to weather.  I'm on the wait list for Monday and Tuesday...keeping my fingers crossed!

Since I was already 30 minutes south of Waikoloa, I decided to explore the Kona area.  I have to admit...I did my souvenier shopping at the Walmart.  I know, I feel a litle ashamed.  My new friend recommended I do my shopping there as everything would be cheaper than at the Hilton, airport or any touristy shop.  Next, I found the place where I plan to take surfing lessons, got the basic information and learned that the morning would be best to catch some waves.  I did more exploring of the area, and even met some guys visiting from Seattle who told me where they'd be tonight...one said if he saw me there he'd buy me a drink.  What, you may be asking yourself, am I doing here on my computer when I could be getting free drinks from some guys?  Well...they were a little young for me, although they seemed nice enough.  Plus I'm taking another one of Tabatha's friends to the airport later tonight, so we're just hanging out here.  I know...if I plan to bust out of the solitary single life, then I need to get out there...blah blah blah.  Don't worry, I hope to make it to a luau on one of my last 2 nights...maybe I'll make another new friend then!
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