03-10-2008, 06:53 AM
Just to remind everyone, Hawaii is a land that is composed of voyagers and travelers. The roots that are planted here may be strong & wide, but they are not time-wise deep compared to many other cultures. The only way more people ever came here is from the reports of prior voyagers... and the inquisitive spirit of the peoples. We are all voyagers here. (Gawd, this sounds so new age for ME!)
ANYHOO, I am going to answer Stillhopes initial question because I never have posted in the 'favorite subdivision' area because I live in the town...village...intersections called Keaau, not in a subdivision.
Hubby & I chose it because of the small country town feel, with more conveniences than many big towns and the proximity to everything Hilo has to offer without all of the air traffic & all of that big city.... We have 9 roundtrip buses, 2 going to & from Volcano, 1 all the way out to beyond Na'aleu & Southpoint & 6 to & from Pahoa.... and can connect to the rest of the island in Hilo, and its FREE!
This is the first time I have ever been a city dweller. We are some of the few that came here from a more rural area, without city services like roads, water, sidewalks, mail service. It is kinda wierd.... They do deliver mail to our box in front of the house! We can walk to anything we need (saves us having a second car & the INSURANCE on it).
Our house is a rework in progress... but the views of the mountain & ocean constantly remind us how lucky we are to be here...
ANYHOO, I am going to answer Stillhopes initial question because I never have posted in the 'favorite subdivision' area because I live in the town...village...intersections called Keaau, not in a subdivision.
Hubby & I chose it because of the small country town feel, with more conveniences than many big towns and the proximity to everything Hilo has to offer without all of the air traffic & all of that big city.... We have 9 roundtrip buses, 2 going to & from Volcano, 1 all the way out to beyond Na'aleu & Southpoint & 6 to & from Pahoa.... and can connect to the rest of the island in Hilo, and its FREE!
This is the first time I have ever been a city dweller. We are some of the few that came here from a more rural area, without city services like roads, water, sidewalks, mail service. It is kinda wierd.... They do deliver mail to our box in front of the house! We can walk to anything we need (saves us having a second car & the INSURANCE on it).
Our house is a rework in progress... but the views of the mountain & ocean constantly remind us how lucky we are to be here...