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Mokuola (Coconut) Island in the port of Hilo»
As we sailed away from Hilo after a busy day of sightseeing, we had a good view of an interesting island attached to the Big Island by a bridge. We’d seen a rainbow over it when we’d arrived in port that morning.
This island is Mokuola or Coconut Island. It is connected by the bridge to Lili’uokalani Park and Gardens and is a small pubic park with beaches, picnic areas and fields.
Mokuola means ‘island of life’ in Hawaiian and was the site of an ancient healing temple. According to legend, the ill could be cured by swimming around the island three times.
Hilo Posts:
- Volcano House
- Steam Vents
- Kīlauea Iki
- Chain of Craters Road
- Rainbow Falls
- Richardson’s Black Sand Beach
- Mokuola
Location: Banyan Drive, Hilo, HI
Designation: Public Park
Date of my visit: April 16, 2019
I am amazed at all you saw during your visit to Hawaii in 2019. These look like they might have been taken from a cruise ship. Were they?
Yes, we were on the pride of America which has overnights on Maui, Kauai and the big island. Great way to see a sampling of all the islands have to offer. We kept very busy when at port. Spent a few days on Oahu before sailing. I would love to go back for a more leisurely trip…someday.
One Hawaiian island we have not been on yet. Hope to visit some day. Thanks for sharing T. Allan
The big Island is great…not as lush as the others, but so many interesting places to go. We still have a few of the sites to visit, so hopefully we’ll return
Great shots of the rainbow!
Thanks!
Welcome!
Wow. what an amazing place Hawaii is! Nice post, thanks for sharing T. Allan. Your post reminded me of our trip back in 2013. You can see the pics at https://hegdetravelphotos.com/category/hawaii/
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In the old days there used to be a fish auction place not far from where the walkway to the islet is. Fun to hang out and watch the negotiations for the the day’s akule, ono and mahi.
😎 cool 🐠
It looks idyllic. Vivienne
Thanks 😊
Swimming three times? That’ll require quite the endurance. That rainbow shot ie everything! So beautiful. What’s amazing is there is a place in Ibadan, Nigeria called Mokola.
Can you imagine swimming around it while sick because you hope to be cured? I wonder if anyone actually did it. Thanks for reading and commenting!
That’s another thing. You’re welcome.