FUNNY THINGS HAPPENED AT HOSTEL...

It may well be that booking a stay at a hostel is not suited for all.  More's the pity that, as you never know what will unfold during your stay.

Allow this old geezer to illuminate the situation for you.

Last night was most interesting, might well have had something to do with the fact that it rained frogs in Hilo during the day.  The damp brought out originality...

There was the chap from Germany who was cooking up a rather large meal, with the aid of his lovely wife, in preparation for the rigours of the Hilo Marathon to take place in the wee hours of Sunday more.  Our next arrival was a lovely lady from the mainland who also was going to run, mind she being a wee bit reserved.   Then there were the two ladies from Japan.  The guests from Japan were no fools, there were signed on but for 3.1 miles of the marathon.

Unfolding in the kitchen was another act.  A lovely lady from German, what a lot of Germans there be, had a rather smart Merlot decanting on the counter, one that had a more promising bouquet than taste.  She was of the mind to share her treasure and was joined by a lady of a certain age, celebrating her birthday and a few younger backpackers.

Returning from a hard day of sightseeing were a group of travellers who were booked into a room.  The six adventurers were sharing one of the rooms that had bunk beds.  Taking over the sitting area they spread out a large feast of crisps and dip and lovely beverages.

Not to be outdone, a lovely lady from Lichtenstein did a creep up and got invite to join in on the fun.

Whilst all of this was going on a serious student sat at the computer table plugging away with the studies, there was a most important test coming up, and there was no time for a little gaiety.  Mind, I did spot a giggle or two coming from her direction.

Sonny & Cher were returned from the shop with fish and chips and a local brew, they took to the patio area.

His Holiness, Justin I, known fondly to most as the 'Night Porter', made up some burgers and even shared with this old geezer.

To be sure, there must have been more going on but this old geezer was rather transfixed by one guest.  It seems that this chap has taken to placing tattoos on arms of quotes.  'Carpe Diem' being but one.  My dears, how do you top that?  Rather think that was what we merry makers at the hostel were doing last night.

Going on holiday is one thing but to return from and boast of 'adventure'.....

With so much fun going on 'upstairs', is it any wonder why this old geezer does not go down?  Who needs telly when there is so much drama being played out...