Today our friends from Antwerp, Belgium (the ones we met on the cruise) arrived to spend the week with us

and we have gone nonstop since they got here. The weather has not been good – lots of rain – but we have managed to have a great time despite the downpours.

We started by walking the Liliuokalani Garden park near the airport

– quiet, tranquil and lovely with its Japanese style bridges, pagodas, and design.

The weather cooperated and we took in the sights as we strolled and talked.

Later we went out to dinner at the Seaside Restaurant in Hilo. Dinner was delicious and the company was great. What a lovely way to spend a birthday.