When I arrived on the Big Island of Hawaii, I came down the ramp like the Beatles (old) and was told that I could go straight to the island without checking anything.

I wondered if there were any checks, but then I realized that since this was a domestic flight, the checks had already been completed on Oahu! I understood and looked for my baggage.

I asked the staff in broken English where my checked luggage was. He said, “It’s right outside the exit. He told me, “It’s right outside the exit. I ask him in broken English where my checked luggage is, and he says, “It’s right outside the exit. I looked around for my baggage. I looked at the empty exit area and saw that the baggage lane was spinning just outside the exit. So, I guess I was right! I went out the exit and received my baggage safely.

I had arranged for a shared-ride bus, so I look for the bus and am immediately told, “Mr. XXX? That’s right! I was told to wait there for about 30 minutes, and then I was told to get on that bus.

I booked a hotel room at Hilton Waikoloa Village.

After chucking in, the attendant tells you to take the bus or walk to the hotel because the monorail that allows you to move around the hotel is being inspected.

What is this about? and monorail in the hotel? and “monorail”? I said OK and went to find my room.

I see what you mean! I realized as I walked out of the lobby.

The site is so large that the hotel is divided into several buildings, and we have to ride the monorail to move from one hotel to another!

I was under inspection, which meant I had to carry my large luggage with me.

Monorail under inspection

We walk for about 15 minutes and finally reach our room.

The view from the room is so-so.

You can see a golf course from the window.

View from the window

Take a break and go to the mall that will be on the property.

The bus ride to the mall costs $2.00.

Queens’MarketPlace

There are supermarkets and brand name stores in Queen’s Market Place.

Maybe we’ll have lunch here!