They like sweet things like banana, icecream, honey water, or whatever fruit, as well as bugs.

This is the biggest gathering of them I got a shot of in my brother's kitchen:

https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10220834700633438&set=a.10220811564975061

Gold dust day gecko. Nice shot! My brother grew up in Pahoa and now lives in Papaikou, a few miles "west-ish" of Hilo. A couple dozen of those live in his kitchen. When I visited in 2019, I took (too many) pictures of them!

https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10220795746179601&set=a.10220728643062065

Hi yourself, and thanks for hunting me down! I didn’t label them very well, but there are RideWithGPS links to each of the day rides in the daily postings. Also, I’ve updated this page to add the link for the overview map.

Hi Scott, is there a link to the GPS file for the ride?

Thanks again for following along and for your local insights, Robert. We still might check out Tex’s joint or the noodle shop one of these years. It’s definitely a place worthy of a second pass.

You chose wisely dining at the Red Water. Waimea means red water. After 2 1/2 years living in Waimea my last meal before flying back to PDX was taken there. The Red Water was started by the chef from the internationally known Merriman's across the street. Yes you were very lucky to get seated without reservations. It is a local favorite.

Aloha
Robert

Thanks, Gramps! I’ll pass that on to Rocky.

Yup, you really do. One of the best hats ever.

Hey, Karen. Thanks for following along! I was really surprised by Hawaii and what a great tour this was. If you’re OK with a bit of traffic here and there and the cost (it’s not the cheapest destination), I really recommend it.

Nice journal. I was thinking about touring the Big Island myself soon. This is a great preview.

Karen

Yes, we’re having a blast! I was thinking of you this morning, and we’ll definitely check out the noodle shop this evening. Rocky gets to choose though - I get to pick most of the routes, she gets to pick most of the meals. Fair enough.

Looks like you’re having fun!

Don’t forget the Noodle Club in Waimea – Parker Center or if you more salad/deli style fixings the Lilikoi in the back of the Parker Center. If you really want to celebrate with Michelin 3 star local dinning go to Merriman’s.

https://www.merrimanshawaii.com/waimea/

http://noodleclubwaimea.com/

Aloha
Robert – Western Flyer

Thanks for following along, Bob. I’m glad you’re getting something out of us. If you’re new to touring, good luck! I hope it works for you. I can’t imagine a better way to pass away your retirement years.

Scott

Scott, thanks for all the work posting your journals here. I'm very much enjoying them all. Being at about the same point in my life (recently retired), as well as from a similar career background (software development and IT), I definitely feel a connection. Of course, I'm just starting to get into touring... So, your journals are a real inspiration. Keep it up!
Bob

Thanks, Suzanne. This is a pretty remarkable place, alright. We’re both quite amazed by it.