Pa’auilo:

Far From The Madding Crowd

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Aloha! We’re Bailey & ki. Welcome to our small slice of paradise and mahalo for being

our guests.

We moved here in 1995, just after our fourth child was born. All four kids were raised here with the structure you’re in containing rooms for the two eldest children and a shed.

Totally gutted and renovated five years ago, this studio has become a beautiful to spend our days. We always enjoy our time out here and hope that you will cherish your stay and

this land as much as we do.

-Baki & Bailey Wharton

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Table of Contents

Network Setup……………………………………………………………………..….4

Contact Information………………………………………………………….……….4

General Information………………………………………………………….……….5

Television & Sound…………………………………………………………..……….6

Attractions …………………………………………………………………………..7-9

Restaurants…………………………………………………………………….…10-12

A Guide to Off-Grid Living……………………………………………..…..………13

Help…………………………………………………………………………………...14

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Network Information Wi-fi

o Router: NETGEAR 42o Password: dailyviolet651

Cellphone Boostero The booster is to the left of the oven, just set your phone in the

cradle.

Contact Information Baki

o (808) 345-8311o bakiwharton@gmail.com

Baileyo (808) 895-4806o bfwharton@gmail.com

“Next-door” Neighbors (They own the small brown dog who may come to visit, please don’t feed him!)

o Joe Corabi (808) 640-6055

o Kelly Corabi (808) 640-8820

Neighbor Down the Roado Milton De Luz (The road was named after his father!)

(808) 960-7271

General InformationDear Visitor,

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Here are some general facts for the duration of your stay.

The Big Island is a very diverse and interesting part of the world with many unique features. This page will acquaint you with the property and allow you to fully maximize your vacation.

First I would like to remind you that you are living “off grid,” which means that we have no county water or power. Our water comes from the “catchment” system. The rainwater is stored in two large tanks towards the back of the property up the hill. The power comes from the sun through our solar system.

If the lights go out it’s because the battery power has been drained and we have to turn on the generator, located under the yurt. If for some reason there is a leak or a pipe breaks the water shut off is located on the side of the deck next to the bathroom in the ground.

The water pump switch is located in the bathroom above the toilet. It can be left on. If you hear the pump cycle frequently that means the toilet is running or there is a water leak somewhere.

The hot water comes from the heater located in the carport. If for some reason it does not come on it means that the ignition battery has died and needs to be replaced. Very unlikely, but spare D batteries are in the drawer in the kitchen.

If for any reason you smell propane, please shut off the propane tank and call me.

Feel free to explore as much as you like. If you go into the gully please remember to be careful.

Wild animals: the occasional pig tribe at night or sunset and large groups of turkeys frequent the property.

Our dear neighbor, “Bully” DeLuz who lives just down the road on the left in a small blue house is a terrific resource and has assured me that if any guest needs any help, he is available.

Bully has cattle below the property and he uses the road once a day to drive in and out to deliver feed and water to his cows. So if you see a small, white Toyota truck he is just going down to water his cows.

Television & SoundWe do not have cable, dish or satellite TV, but help yourself to the DVDs in the white cabinet.

Television Set-up o First, take DVD remote and hit the on button. Directly below the on

button is the open tray button. Press that, open tray and insert the DVD of your choice. Press the button again and the DVD will automatically start to play.

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o Then, take the Television remote and hit the power button on the top left. This will turn on the TV and the DVD should be playing.

o Last, take the Sound remote. Hit the on button, top left again and you will see a small digital screen appear on the speaker tube. Sound should now be on. Adjust sound only on the Sound remote.

If the sound does not work you can unplug the wire from the TV to the Sound System and the TV sound will come on instead.

Music Set-upo Take sound remote and turn on power. Digital screen will come on.

Just under the power button is a source button. o Press that and watch the digital screen until you see the letters BT

come on.o Turn on the BT setting on whatever device you have that you wish

to play music from. The sound system is called “[Samsung] AirTrack.”

o You’ll now have your own music to listen to.o In the event you want to return to watching a DVD you will have to

reverse the above process and return the digital screen to D or simply scroll through the list with a DVD playing until you hear sound.

AttractionsOn your journeys around the island please remember that you are on

an island in the middle of the Pacific. The ocean can be dangerous with rip tides and rogue waves. In Volcano, pieces of land can shear off into the ocean. Hiking trails and roads can be dangerous so please use caution.

Follow this simple rule and you’ll be fine: When in doubt. Don’t.

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Island Tour: This in total would take you about 8 hours to drive around the whole island with one or two stops.

Waipio Valley: You are twenty minutes from the Valley of Kings. It is a famous place to visit and talk a walk to the bottom from the lookout. The black sand beach is good for swimming, though watch out for tides. No lifeguards.

Honoka’a Town: This is 15 minutes on the way to Waipio. It’s an old plantation town with a quaint movie theatre, popular cafés and good stores for old Hawaiian collectibles. Great gift stores and a good vegetable stand.

o First Fridays: On the first Friday of every month, Honoka’a town hosts its own party. Lots of people walk along the streets, there are tons of vendors and stores stay open later than usual. Be sure to visit The People’s Theatre. Built in the 20s and beautifully renovated, it boasts two shows nightly, one at five and the other at seven. There are occasionally art house movies as well as your blockbusters.

Volcano National Park: The Park is one of the most visited parks in America. About 1.5 hours from the house you can drive through Volcano and see amazing views. There are many walking tours throughout the park, lava tubes and petroglyphs.

o If you want to view the lava flows, follow Hwy 130 out of Keeau town until it ends. Lava viewing areas are there.

o This is also where you can find the famous “hot pond" Ahalanui park.

Mauna Kea: In total it would take you two hours to get up to the summit of the mountain. This is the tallest mountain on the island. You have to go through Waimea, up Saddle Road to the park entrance then up a dirt road five miles to the Visitor’s Center at 9,000 feet and then another four miles to the top of 14,00 feet. You must have a four-wheel drive for this excursion.

Hot Springs: On your way to Volcano you can stop at this sweet little park. The ponds share a border with the ocean so the waves crash over the wall to mix with the warm freshwater. Go to the end of highway 137, a very scenic drive along the ocean. You can see where old lava crossed the road and then loop back around to head back home.

Botanical Gardens: On your way to or from Hilo you can make a stop at these gardens on the Scenic Drive just outside Hilo. It’s a beautiful four extra miles. The road is surrounded by lush vegetation and

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gorgeous tropical streams. The gardens themselves are located at Onomea Bay and descend to the Bay itself.

Beaches: About 45 minutes to these ones on the west side of the island. There are beach supplies behind the doors to the right of the carport.

o Spencer Beach: This beach has camping grounds and calm water, right next to a remarkable hale (temple) if you’re in the mood for some culture.

o Hapuna Beach: This is one of the favorite beaches of the island. The long stretch of white sand is unbroken and the resort on the North side of the beach has many amenities. The beach does cost five dollars for non-residents.

o Mauna Kea Beach: This beach has restricted parking, which means that it will never be too crowded and is another beautiful, crescent cove.

o Beach 69: This is down the back road from Hapuna Beach. It’s my personal favorite and the favorite of most locals. There is lots of shade and the water is sparkling blue with great snorkeling.

o Makalawena Beach: This is the most beautiful beach on the island and the hardest to get to. It’s about ten minutes North of the airport. Park on the highway past the veteran’s cemetery and walk down the gravel road. It’s a decent walk, but more worth it than I can describe here. Or you can go to Kekaha Kai State Park, park near the ocean and walk along the trail to the other side of the beach.

Full Moon Ceremony: If you’re fortunate enough to be here during a full moon, there is a special ceremony on the Saturday nearest the full moon. It’s free and hosted by the Mauna Lani hotel out on the bluff. Take a blanket or chairs, a bottle of wine and a nice picnic dinner. Starting at dusk, you are treated to elder Hawaiians singing and telling stories until the wee hours of the night. It does fluctuate from being packed to significantly empty.

Farmer’s Markets: There are many markets around the island in all directions from the house.

o Parker School Market: This is a local favorite on the open lawn of Parker School, where all four of our children went to school. The stalls are full of everything from coffee to fresh produce to small gifts to take home. Homestead Market: This is a new market in Waimea by the Kahilu theatre that has great food: fresh crepes, omelets, Thai food, etc…

o Agriculture Market: This is the oldest market in Waimea that always has exciting booths ranging from flowers to food.

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o Hilo Market: This is a huge covered market full of vegetables and flowers and sometimes fish. It’s very popular and open on other days of the week, but Saturday is when the most vendors are there.

o Ali’I Drive Market: This is the best market to find gifts for those back home. It’s on the historic Ali’i drive and always full of fascinating gifts and leisure items.

o Pahoa Market: This is the largest market on the island with literally everything you could need. It’s about an eighty-minute drive and open all day on Sunday. From Hilo go to Keeau and follow Hwy 130 for about ten minutes from there.

Restaurants Hamakua

o 50’s Café: On the way to Hilo about twenty minutes in Laupahoehoe. It is famous for 50’s memorabilia. They have delicious burgers, shakes, local style food and homemade pies. This is the only place to eat between Pa’auilo and Hilo that is open for lunch and dinner. $$

o Grandma’s Place: Stop in for a great breakfast on your way to Waipio Valley. I personally like their Ono Fish Salad and Ono Fish & Chips. Many rave about their hamburgers, which are large and moist. The overall menu is quite good with significant portions. $$

o Tex Drive Inn: On the main highway, just outside of Honoka’a is this world-famous establishment. Known for their malasadas, which are fried dough dusted with sugar. Definitely worth a stop

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with excellent Portuguese bean soup and two for one on Thursdays. $$

o GJ’s Huli Chicken: This special treat is available on Saturdays and Sundays only. Look out for the smoke in Waimea at Alvin’s liquor store with a big parking lot, just down the street from Underground Pizza. He has open-air Kiawe smoke chicken, pork and beef ribs that are juicy and tender. He usually sells out by one or two in the afternoon. On Sunday he sets up shop at the gas station in Honoka’a on the main highway. $$

o What’s Shakin’: If you’re going to the famous Botanical Gardens (well worth the trip, beautiful spot-you wont be disappointed) on the 4 miles scenic route between Pepekeo and Hilo, this is a great place to stop before or after. It is about one mile in. The smoothies are to die for, clean and neat and delicious food. $$$

Waimeao Lilikoi Café: Hidden and located behind the Foodland Shopping

Center. This is the place for a Salad and casual outdoor or indoor seating. A dozen healthy choices consist of Quiche, salads, soups, as well as hot menu items such as Chicken Waimea, or meatloaf and hot and cold sandwiches. They also have terrific home made deserts. $$

o Underground Pizza: If you feel a craving for some classic pizza I strongly suggest this place. It’s on the way out of Waimea going toward Honoka’a and just before the Fish and Hog. It’s in a small shopping center with Earl’s (their Bento Rolls cannot be missed) and a Physical Therapy office. $$

o Hawaiian Style Café: No visit to the Big Island is complete without a stop at this watering hole. Breakfast and lunch are both served at any time. Open from 7am to 1pm daily. Large portions, fast food, delicious local style. Never know when to expect long lines. $$

o AKA Sushi: This little restaurant is located in the KTA shopping center. For a hole in the wall, this offers the best sushi on the island at a reasonable price. They’re open for lunch and dinner with slightly strange hours. $$

o Redwater Café: Excellent food and great music on the weekends. The sushi here is exceptional and they do a great Prime Rib special. This is also Roseanne Barr’s hangout when she is here. $$$

o Waimea Coffee Company: If the line for Hawaiian Style is too long, walk across the street to this quaint little coffee shop. The coffee is great and the menu is short, but terrific. The service can

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be a little slower than your local Starbucks, but the products are that much better. $$$

o The Fish and the Hog: This is a great lunch or dinner spot with a very nice Koa Bar. Amazing deserts, barbeque meats, fish and chips are a winner. Rubens said to be terrific. $$$

o Village Burger: Located in the Foodland food court, this is a truly unique, delicious and gourmet burger joint. They have everything including hamburgers, veal burgers, lamb burgers, mushroom burgers, taro burgers, Ahi burgers and fabulous fries. In addition, this award-winning restaurant has the very best milkshakes. Most burgers are available as some as salads. Not to be missed $$$

o Pau: This small out of the way spot is just behind Merrimans Restaurant. Very good food, their three slices of pizza with Salad for $10 is a winner. They’ll always have daily specials with fish, greens, pizza and sandwiches and home made deserts. $$$

o Merriman’s: This is our consummate four-star restaurant, the best on the Big Island. Lunch is slightly cheaper, same food and same service. Their signature seared Ahi is delicious as is their beet salad and heirloom tomato salad. $$$$

Kawaihaeo Fish Taco Truck: This local secret is right around the corner

from the Seafood Bar and tucked away in the trees next to the fish store. This is a stationary food wagon and the woman who runs it makes the best fish tacos and seared Ahi Cesar salad. Lunch can get crowded so go around 1:30. $

o Shave Ice Truck: If you’re at the beach during the day and want relief from the heat head over to Kawaihae pronto. This is original and local shave ice, a truly authentic Hawaiian treat. They get there around noon and stay until five and are closed on Mondays. There’s usually a line so be prepared for the wait that is totally worth it. For the full-effect get one with ice cream on the bottom and condensed cream on top. $

o Seafood Bar & Grill: If you’re heading out of town to the beach, at the end of the day you might want to check out this restaurant. If the owner, Dave, is there tell him “hi” from Bailey. He’s a big, burly and gregarious guy. Great bar and the food is terrific, especially their Tuesday night prime rib. Their steamed mongchong with rice and bokchoy is to die for. $$$

o Blue Dragon: This restaurant is just before the Seafood Bar and is the only open-air dance and dinner joint on the island. Always good music and dinner is terrific though a tad pricey. $$$$

Kohala

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o Bamboo: This restaurant has a reputation for great food right in Hawi Town. I often go to Hawi just for lunch. There is lots of character and great gift stores around. $$

o Sushi Rock: This restaurant makes some of the best sushi on the island. The service can be a bit slow, but the food is worth the wait. Their trio plates are just the right size and sampling. $$$

A Guide to Off-Grid Living

Welcome to off-grid living, which is an integral part of your ‘unplugged’ experience here. It’s good for the soul (not to mention the environment) and is a gift from Mother Nature. A healthy lifestyle though can be a challenge. None of the following things should happen, but if they do, and Murphy’s law says it will, here is a basic guide.

Powero If possible, it is good to be somewhat frugal with your power

usage.o Try to turn off all unused electrical appliances although the

biggest power consumers are the water pump and the oven ignition.

o The oven has an electric ignition that will ignite the oven burner and the ignition will stay on until the stove is turned off.

o If you get cold at night you can turn the oven on to heat the apartment, but please do this for no longer than 30 minutes at a time.

Water

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o We have over 30,000 gallons of water stored so it will never be a problem. If the power goes off than you will still have gravity fed water, just with less pressure than with the pump on.

o The water pump is for water pressure only. The switch is located next to the toilet. We usually only turn it on to take showers, otherwise the gravity pressure is about twenty pounds and fully sufficient for water pressure.

Fuelo You will have a full canister of propane so hot water and the oven

should never be a problem. Washer

o If you need to use the washing machine it is located under the yurt. Please turn on the generator when running the washing machine, which runs on cold water. If you want hot water you must light the pilot, which is to the right of the washing machine. We have two drying lines, one at the studio and a longer one at the yurt, but all clothespins are at the studio.

Help What to do if something goes awry?

o If anything should happen out of the ordinary the most important thing to do is call, text or send us an email.

What if the power goes off?o If there is no power, call us first. Please use supplied candles

until we get there. If you’re feeling intrepid you can go over to the yurt and under the deck you will see our Honda Eco Generator and a gas can if necessary. Pull out the choke and turn the key until it starts. Push the choke in and the power will flow.

What if we have no hot water?o If there is no hot water, first contact us. All it means is that the

battery in the hot water heater needs to be replaced. The in-line heater is located just outside on the wall in the carport. The battery is conveniently located under the left-hand corner of the water heater. Replacement batteries are in the kitchen drawer.

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If you ever need us just give us a call.

Unplug, kick back and enjoy your stay.

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-B&B