Day 118 feels the aloha

Have I really only been here for one day? Feels like I've already done and seen so much! The Merrie Monarch Festival (google this if you wanna see something truly amazing) starts tonight and you can feel the excitement. My halau traditionally wear these kid of papale (hats) and all the girls make their own lei to decorate the hats. It's one of my favorite sights (and smells). I'm so lucky to get to see some of my hula sisters in their gorgeous papale. Forgot the Royal Wedding, Hilo is where the magic is right now.