03-26-2007, 05:07 AM
As mentioned, things are just so far away in Kau. It is too sparsely populated for my tastes, and ocean access is generally pretty difficult except in a few areas. Ocean access isn't great in Puna, but there are a few areas, and Hilo is generally 30 minutes away and has more ocean access. I also think Puna is quite beautiful in comparison, has a more alternative feel to it, and of course the volcano is close by which is endlessly fascinating to me personally.