Saturday Market in Hilo

Today we went to market in Hilo, and what an experience that was!  The photos do not do it justice, of course! The press of people, colors and sights of the goods for sale, the many languages in conversation, laughter and then there was a band playing country music - "All My Ex's Live in Texas" was going as we walked up.  Contradictions in color and culture and yet it all flowed together.  Here's a few shots from that fun.

Orchid beauty for sale.

Taken from the trees in their yard, no doubt.

Yummy!

Street corner evangelist - the wonder is how his voice didn't give out.

Hiding on a side alleyway.

Blowing bubbles for babies!

A snowman watching for the next Tsunami!

Next a stop at the JODO SHU Buddhist temple - it is an old church that combines both the pews from the Christian service with the Buddhist shrines and attire.  No one was at home, and we wandered through the grounds capturing flowers, old graveyards and dishes stacked on the stairs!