The Volcano & Tastes of Hawaii Tour, Epilogue: The Drive Back to The Pride of America

Watch for Nenes

Next 1 Mile

Nenes are native to Hawaii and this is their only habitat. The State Bird is endangered by the loss of their habitat; rats, dogs, the Mongoose, and diseases.  They are too often hit by cars and trucks.  

After years of steep population decline, the Nene was placed on the Endangered Species List.  The population is growing and now the bird is listed as a Threatened Species. 

Gas Prices at the Texaco Station

I thought they would be higher.

King Kamehameha, I united the Hawaiian Islands in 1810.  

His name is on Streets throughout the State.

Stefan stops the bus so we

can take pictures of the

King Kamehameha the

Great Statue.

This is one of four commissioned statues of the Hawaiian Islands Unifier.  The first one is near Iolani Palace in Honolulu.  The second one was placed near the King's birthplace in Kohala, on the Island of Hawaii as is this one in Hilo.  The fourth statue is in National Statuary Hall in the US Capitol.

Stefan drops us off at the

Terminal next to The

Pride Of America.

We thank him for a wonderful day and promise to recommend the Volcano and Tastes of Hawaii Tour to family, friends, and future cruisers.