After Volcanoes National Park, we headed straight for the Hilo Farmers Market. We planned it for a Saturday, because we knew it was the best day for the market. It took us going around the block twice to find parking, but it wasn’t too difficult.
I have to admit the market wasn’t as large as I was expecting. Nowhere near the size of the Swap Meet on Oahu, but we were still able to get a bunch of souvenirs at good prices.
After souvenir shopping, we got some shaved ice. The kids were excited. Had I known that our resort would offer free shaved ice, I probably would have saved the $11 that the 2 shaved ice’s cost (but these did taste better). I thought my husband would get himself a Poke bowl, but he decided not to.
Next, we hit up the food side of the market. We got lots of different fruits we weren’t used to – to try for fun! Plus they had the tiny bananas we used to eat in El Salvador all the time – the BEST type of bananas ever! I was so happy to get them (They have them at the grocery store here, they are just super expensive!). We also picked up some DELICIOUS Tamales for lunch – YUM! My husband also snagged himself some Spam Sushi – he could resist trying it.
