The group began with a visit to Pu’ukohola Helau National Historic site. Debbie busily read signs and listened to the National Park blog . Debbie is pretty sure that she would flunk Hawaiian 7th grade state history as she can’t possibly spell the names and loses focus after the 4th letter. Debbie does feel confident that she would make a higher grade than the other 3 who were whale watching. She knows that King Kamehameha was not always nice to his party guests.
After standing in the hot sun for awhile, the group decided it was snack time. They drove to Hamakua Macadamia factory. As they drove up the drive, a whisper swept through the building. “She’s back..She’s here again”. The employees met Debbie at the door with news of SIX new flavors. No free samples but Debbie bought two of the new types with a promise to return. The employees were ecstatic that she had returned. Vanilla birthday cake macadamia nuts for everyone.
On the way back, the car made an unplanned stop at a Malasada food truck. They clearly did not know what they wanted to order. Malasadas are Portuguese doughnuts without a hole. They can be filled with a custard flavored filling since no hole. Debbie knows this because she turned hers upside down an dumped most of the filling out. There may have been some inappropriate words involved and flinging of custard with people jumping out of cars. Debbie will be happy to eat another but not with filling.
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Whale watchers -
Party in the macadamia house -
Hot Dog -
Warning ! Warning! Filling will squirt out if turned upside down.