Banyan Drive in Hilo

Took a drive to Hilo today, needed to have a light day. In Hilo there is a road named Banyan Drive which is bordered by some fantastic banyan trees. This swings around an area known as Reeds Bay, and was the place to be back in the day. Many of these trees were planted back in the 1930's, and a few by a couple by prominent people of the day who were guests in Hilo. One can only imagine the pageantry and pomp that would have gone along with the certain individuals below planting a tree in Hilo town! What I found so amazing is that these trees are still going strong today, almost 85 years later.

Also had the cruise ship in, towering over everything in the port of Hilo.

Evidently not a very productive day, but I enjoyed rambling around and learning a bit more. Cheers!